A friend WTB: Decent tuba or sousa for $600-1000 (or maybe more)

[Doc]

A friend of mine is interested in buying a decent-playing BBb tuba or sousaphone to get back into playing. He hopes to spend $600-1000.

I sent him this link from @WakinAZ
https://tucson.craigslist.org/msg/d/tuc ... 76286.html

Sent him a couple links from Dillon, BBC, and Mack Brass, but I also know sometimes there are instruments not yet on websites.

Anyone else have something or know of something that is in (or reasonably close) to that budget?

@bloke
@Dan Schultz
@Lee Stofer
@Matt Walters
@BaltimoreBrassCo
@MackBrass


Thanks!

[humBell]

Where's he at? I presume shipping figures into the budget somewhat.

Thumbs up at getting something from one of the above high grade repair folk, even is a basic work horse rather than a possible high end tuba for cheap which may end up having something frustratingly not working right.

[Yadent]

Taylor Music has ‘econo’ overhauled BBb’s for under $2,000 with apparent free shipping. Most of those are 3 valved though. None are of the Chinese persuasion……

[KingTuba1241X]

Taylor Music has ‘econo’ overhauled BBb’s for under $2,000 with apparent free shipping. Most of those are 3 valved though. None are of the Chinese persuasion……

They offered me $300 trade in value for the 186 I have that I sold and got back recently. It's a solid $2000 horn, I wouldn't necessarily waste my money or time with these guys. IMHO...

[Yadent]

Granted, Taylor's is not the 'ideal' purchasing choice but considering the given price purchase limitations......Well, there's always the ebay roulette wheel, although my 1901 King Eb monster was a great ebay find at under $500. Not sure a Chinese horn is a consideration, which is why I mentioned 'the Taylor' as it appears their BBb 'econo overhauls' are American made instruments. Just trying to provide some helpful leads, not necessarily a recommendation for any particular business. Hope the concerned party finds the right horn within their budget limitations.
Might also give Oberloh Woodwind and Brass Works a try.