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by b.williams
Sun May 19, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD: 2010 King 2280 SP Legend Euphonium $1,000 plus shipping
Replies: 3
Views: 380

SOLD: 2010 King 2280 SP Legend Euphonium $1,000 plus shipping

Up for sale is a King 2280 SP Legend Euphonium. The euphonium was made in 2010 and is in excellent playing and cosmetic condition. The King 2280 SP is an excellent non-compensating euphonium that produces a great overall sound. The spring-loaded 3rd slide and extra long 4th pull slide allow for exte...
by b.williams
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD: 1978 Mirafone 185 BBb Tuba $1950 Plus Shipping
Replies: 1
Views: 299

SOLD: 1978 Mirafone 185 BBb Tuba $1950 Plus Shipping

Up for sale is a fine playing cosmetically challenged 1978 Mirafone 185 BBb tuba. The tuba has undergone major dent removal. There is a brand new leadpipe and mouthpiece receiver. It has recently been Ultrasonically cleaned with valves and tuning slides serviced. The tuba has a 15" Bell, a 0.74...
by b.williams
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD: 1969 Besson New Standard BBb Tuba $1,800
Replies: 4
Views: 360

SOLD: 1969 Besson New Standard BBb Tuba $1,800

Up for sale is a fine playing 1969 Besson New Standard BBb tuba. Pictures: The original small European receiver has been replaced by a standard American one. The bottom bow has been repaired and a new bottom bow guard was installed. The valves are fast and all the tuning slides move as they should. ...
by b.williams
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD: 1981 Boosey and Hawkes 967 (Round Stamp) Sovereign Euphonium $3,000 plus shipping
Replies: 6
Views: 442

SOLD: 1981 Boosey and Hawkes 967 (Round Stamp) Sovereign Euphonium $3,000 plus shipping

Up for sale is a silver 1981 Boosey and Hawkes 967 (Round Stamp) Sovereign Euphonium. The euphonium is in excellent playing and cosmetic condition. Features: 4 valves (3+1) Compensating 1 thru 3 valve bore 0.580” 4th valve bore 0.650” Bell 12” Fitted wooden case Denis Wick 4AL Gold plated mouthpiece...
by b.williams
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD: Miraphone 1291-5U Series 4/4 BBb Tuba
Replies: 4
Views: 369

Re: Miraphone 1291-5U Series 4/4 BBb Tuba

bloke wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:57 pm Wow. That's cool. I never knew that the piston version had the same bore as the rotary version. :smilie8:
Yeah. The valves are far apart!
by b.williams
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:29 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD: Miraphone 1291-5U Series 4/4 BBb Tuba
Replies: 4
Views: 369

SOLD: Miraphone 1291-5U Series 4/4 BBb Tuba

Up for sale is a Miraphone 1291-5U Series 4/4 BBb Tuba that is in excellent playing and cosmetic condition. The tuba recently had an ultrasonic cleaning. Price includes a hard-shell case and a mouthpiece. FEATURES • Model: 1291-5U • Key: BBb • Size: 4/4 • Bore: 0.835" • Bell: 18.5" • Bell ...
by b.williams
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Every once in a while, it's just nice to do some maintenance stuff to my OWN instrument (even though $0.00)
Replies: 17
Views: 626

Re: Every once in a while, it's just nice to do some maintenance stuff to my OWN instrument (even though $0.00)

@b.williams yes... All of us (at least those of us in "The Hang®" - ie. low brass) have remarked on how very much is happening...and it's chaotic - just as is life. Almost never - in life - are we only presented with a single stimuli, yes? :smilie6: The most common of the three primary te...
by b.williams
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Every once in a while, it's just nice to do some maintenance stuff to my OWN instrument (even though $0.00)
Replies: 17
Views: 626

Re: Every once in a while, it's just nice to do some maintenance stuff to my OWN instrument (even though $0.00)

I believe the more difficult part is the 2nd tuba (contrabass) part, whereby they are required to race around - in a similar manner, but - in the contrabass range. (With regard to playing the part) Does all that effort pay musical dividends? Are the results worth the effort? I do not know whether G...
by b.williams
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:37 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Every once in a while, it's just nice to do some maintenance stuff to my OWN instrument (even though $0.00)
Replies: 17
Views: 626

Re: Every once in a while, it's just nice to do some maintenance stuff to my OWN instrument (even though $0.00)

Looks like a euphonium part. :huh: I believe the more difficult part is the 2nd tuba (contrabass) part, whereby they are required to race around - in a similar manner, but - in the contrabass range. (With regard to playing the part) Does all that effort pay musical dividends? Are the results worth ...
by b.williams
Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:34 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Miraphone BBb 185 Leadpipe
Replies: 5
Views: 286

Re: Miraphone BBb 185 Leadpipe

I have the leadpipe.
It has dents and rot.
by b.williams
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Miraphone BBb 185 Leadpipe
Replies: 5
Views: 286

Re: Miraphone BBb 185 Leadpipe

I didn't think so.
Thank you.
by b.williams
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:31 am
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Miraphone BBb 185 Leadpipe
Replies: 5
Views: 286

Miraphone BBb 185 Leadpipe

Does anyone have a vintage Miraphone BBb 185 leadpipe in good shape that they are willing to sell?
by b.williams
Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: RIP Peter Schickele
Replies: 24
Views: 890

Re: RIP Peter Schickele

I am sad too.
by b.williams
Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Who rebuilds piston valves now in the post-Secrist era?
Replies: 19
Views: 5546

Re: Who rebuilds piston valves now in the post-Secrist era?

Osmun (from website): Tuba/Euphonium Services Tuba/Euphonium Piston Valve Rebuild: Rebuild and refit a set of pistons. Includes honing of pistons and casings, heavy nickel plate, replacement of corks felts, and springs (if needed). A full chemical/Ultrasonic cleaning is included with this service. h...