Hi all,
Wanting to pick up tuba to play in a community band. Looking for something < $3000 but cheaper is better. I don't have any hard and fast desires, just not a sousaphone or something difficult to play sitting down.
Thank you!
WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
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Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
My Mack is easy to carry and sounds OK for a smaller group.
The Accent/VMI/B&S is more cumbersome but sounds better.
Mack Brass may have them in stock, I shopped for months for the Accent.
The Accent/VMI/B&S is more cumbersome but sounds better.
Mack Brass may have them in stock, I shopped for months for the Accent.
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Thought Criminal
Mack Brass Artiste
TU422L with TU25
1964 Conn 36k with CB Arnold Jacobs
Accent (By B&S) 952R with Bach12
The Fourth Estate is the Fifth Column
Mack Brass Artiste
TU422L with TU25
1964 Conn 36k with CB Arnold Jacobs
Accent (By B&S) 952R with Bach12
The Fourth Estate is the Fifth Column
Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
I bought a horn from Mack Brass this year for precisely the same reason, with basically the same budget, and have been happy with it. if you're in road-trip territory to their warehouse in Petersburg, VA, you can probably save a few bucks that way (which is what I did) and get to try before you buy if you're not sure on which model you prefer.
FWIW the Miraphone "G170103" gig bag fits the Mack TU212 BBb like a glove, for when you realize the to comically oversized case they provide won't fit in many vehicles very well.
FWIW the Miraphone "G170103" gig bag fits the Mack TU212 BBb like a glove, for when you realize the to comically oversized case they provide won't fit in many vehicles very well.
Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
Dan Schneider (Indiana) has two horns either of which might work for you. I'd lean towards the 186.
http://www.thevillagetinker.com/band-in ... s-for-sale
There's also this: viewtopic.php?p=56015#p56015
If you post your location, you'll be able to get more localized recommendations.
http://www.thevillagetinker.com/band-in ... s-for-sale
There's also this: viewtopic.php?p=56015#p56015
If you post your location, you'll be able to get more localized recommendations.
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cameronlopez
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Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
Right! Good point. I am in the northern Virginia area. I appreciate the replies so far - I have been looking at Mack Brass but am leaning more towards a used instrument. I just might take a trip down to Mack Brass and test them out because it's not too far.
Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
In the "Used Band Instruments for Sale" Facebook group, theres currently a Yamaha YBB-105 3/4 BBs up in Havertown, PA for $1500.
Check with the Mack folks before making the trip, since the warehouse is not regularly staffed, and to make sure they have what you want available.
Check with the Mack folks before making the trip, since the warehouse is not regularly staffed, and to make sure they have what you want available.
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Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
The Army Tuba Conference in February. Would be a good place to look too, weather you have found one by then or not.cameronlopez wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:12 pm Right! Good point. I am in the northern Virginia area. I appreciate the replies so far - I have been looking at Mack Brass but am leaning more towards a used instrument. I just might take a trip down to Mack Brass and test them out because it's not too far.
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Thought Criminal
Mack Brass Artiste
TU422L with TU25
1964 Conn 36k with CB Arnold Jacobs
Accent (By B&S) 952R with Bach12
The Fourth Estate is the Fifth Column
Mack Brass Artiste
TU422L with TU25
1964 Conn 36k with CB Arnold Jacobs
Accent (By B&S) 952R with Bach12
The Fourth Estate is the Fifth Column
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