Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
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Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264569960517?h ... Sw7k9d1usL
A few questions regarding this tuba. How much would a repair cost? How well does this type of tuba play?
Thanks!
A few questions regarding this tuba. How much would a repair cost? How well does this type of tuba play?
Thanks!
Toby Simard
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Re: Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
Just me, or does each additional photo just add a whole new level of horror?
Those aren't bad tubas. But this one is in shiiiit condition, and too expensive for shiiiit condition, too.
Those aren't bad tubas. But this one is in shiiiit condition, and too expensive for shiiiit condition, too.
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Re: Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
To make it play maybe $500.
To Make it pretty might add another $2,500 or more. Much of the silver could be compromised. That's IF the existing parts can be straightened. Bow guards can be a royal pain.
This one is a Cerveny-made stencil. They play OK but I MUCH prefer the B & S-made stencils.
One might stand a better chance of putting the valve section on another horn.
To Make it pretty might add another $2,500 or more. Much of the silver could be compromised. That's IF the existing parts can be straightened. Bow guards can be a royal pain.
This one is a Cerveny-made stencil. They play OK but I MUCH prefer the B & S-made stencils.
One might stand a better chance of putting the valve section on another horn.
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Re: Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
I would want to have the dents removed and a good cleaning to get the gunk out. If I were to have anything done with the finish, I'd have the silver removed and a nice lacquer coat instead.Dan Schultz wrote:To make it play maybe $500.
To Make it pretty might add another $2,500 or more. Much of the silver could be compromised. That's IF the existing parts can be straightened. Bow guards can be a royal pain.
This one is a Cerveny-made stencil. They play OK but I MUCH prefer the B & S-made stencils.
One might stand a better chance of putting the valve section on another horn.
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Toby Simard
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Mack EU1150S - SM2U
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Re: Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
Should I shoot a lower offer? What would this be valued around?bort2.0 wrote:Just me, or does each additional photo just add a whole new level of horror?
Those aren't bad tubas. But this one is in shiiiit condition, and too expensive for shiiiit condition, too.
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M&M 5V CC Tuba - Bach 18
Mack EU1150S - SM2U
M&M 5V CC Tuba - Bach 18
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Re: Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
If it were me, I'd move on.tobysima` wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:38 pmShould I shoot a lower offer? What would this be valued around?bort2.0 wrote:Just me, or does each additional photo just add a whole new level of horror?
Those aren't bad tubas. But this one is in shiiiit condition, and too expensive for shiiiit condition, too.
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I don't think it's dead, yet... But is it's not worth MY money to save it.
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Re: Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
I honestly would not pay anything for this horn. Not one dollar. It is old Cerveny beat to $hit. It would just waste my time and my money.
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Re: Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
Keep looking. This horn is a money pit with no bottom to it.
1916 Holton "Mammoth" 3 valve BBb Upright Bell Tuba
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1935 King "Symphony" Bass 3 valve BBb Tuba
1998 King "2341" 4 valve BBb Tuba
1970 Yamaha "321" 4 valve BBb Tuba (Yard Goat)
Re: Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
One of the 186s Dan is selling or the B&S 2300 in the For Sale section would be a better option.
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Re: Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
I had one of these. Almost from the get-go I could not wait to sell it and get a better horn.
Re: Karl Ziess Master Modelle?
I have one of these in raw brass and I like it, but I am a newbie, so what do I know. Dan Schultz worked on it, putting on new bumpers and taking out the obvious dents. He wasn't in awe of it, but thought it played OK. I think the intonation is pretty good on this one.
I do agree that I wouldn't buy the one on ebay. If you want one of these, about $2000 or less should get you a good looking one that plays...
I do agree that I wouldn't buy the one on ebay. If you want one of these, about $2000 or less should get you a good looking one that plays...