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FS: Holton BB 345, Satin Silver
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FS: Holton BB 345, Satin Silver
Itching for a BAT? I need to 'thin the herd' a bit and am offering a Holton BB 345 in satin silver, fully rebuilt by Joe Sellmansberger. Horn plays beautifully and is cosmetically excellent. Comes with Cronkhite gig bag. Asking $14,000 and located in NY area.
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Re: FS: Holton BB 345, Satin Silver
1916 Holton "Mammoth" 3 valve BBb Upright Bell Tuba
1935 King "Symphony" Bass 3 valve BBb Tuba
1998 King "2341" 4 valve BBb Tuba
1970 Yamaha "321" 4 valve BBb Tuba (Yard Goat)
1935 King "Symphony" Bass 3 valve BBb Tuba
1998 King "2341" 4 valve BBb Tuba
1970 Yamaha "321" 4 valve BBb Tuba (Yard Goat)
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Re: FS: Holton BB 345, Satin Silver
If it's been polished a few times since then, it's probably beginning to sport more of a vintage satin silver appearance. (??)
That bell was in remarkably good (original) condition before I even began working on that instrument, and that engraving was turned off to the side like that from the factory, so I just put it back that way.
Those #1 slides on those are PLENTY long for an in-tune (with pull) 1-4 low E-flat, and surely enough adjustment length for at least a couple of the pitches (if not most all of them) below the 2-3-4 low D.
That bell was in remarkably good (original) condition before I even began working on that instrument, and that engraving was turned off to the side like that from the factory, so I just put it back that way.
Those #1 slides on those are PLENTY long for an in-tune (with pull) 1-4 low E-flat, and surely enough adjustment length for at least a couple of the pitches (if not most all of them) below the 2-3-4 low D.
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Re: FS: Holton BB 345, Satin Silver
I only polished it once during the time I had it, and I bet Jedd polished it once since he’s had it.bloke wrote: Wed May 20, 2026 12:24 pm If it's been polished a few times since then, it's probably beginning to sport more of a vintage satin silver appearance. (??)
That bell was in remarkably good (original) condition before I even began working on that instrument, and that engraving was turned off to the side like that from the factory, so I just put it back that way.
Those #1 slides on those are PLENTY long for an in-tune (with pull) 1-4 low E-flat, and surely enough adjustment length for at least a couple of the pitches (if not most all of them) below the 2-3-4 low D.
It was an awesome tuba to own, but I never did it justice.
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Re: FS: Holton BB 345, Satin Silver
It only takes two or three polishes with a typical abrasive silver polish to knock the harsh brand new appearance off of a satin silver finish. 
That picture of Donatelli with the tuba that would eventually become the CSO York looks white. I'd wager that it was brand new and the bright light from the photography is why it had that appearance.
That picture of Donatelli with the tuba that would eventually become the CSO York looks white. I'd wager that it was brand new and the bright light from the photography is why it had that appearance.
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Re: FS: Holton BB 345, Satin Silver
one thing I added (notice on a larger laptop or desktop computer screen)...
I added a top bow cap (which these do not normally feature).
Also, the upper guard wire...I had a bit of fun with it, and took it around further than normal. (I like LONG guard wires.)
I added a top bow cap (which these do not normally feature).
Also, the upper guard wire...I had a bit of fun with it, and took it around further than normal. (I like LONG guard wires.)
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Re: FS: Holton BB 345, Satin Silver
Also, this instrument has the lightweight bloke finger buttons.bloke wrote: Sat May 23, 2026 2:31 pm one thing I added (notice on a larger laptop or desktop computer screen)...
I added a top bow cap (which these do not normally feature).
Also, the upper guard wire...I had a bit of fun with it, and took it around further than normal. (I like LONG guard wires.)
I did love this tuba, but I’m not nostalgic enough to buy it back.
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