SOLD: Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 15" bell comp. Eb w/ bag $1,500

[arpthark]

This is a Boosey & Hawkes compensating Eb tuba in bright silver from the 1950s. Cosmetically, it is in good shape, with about 90% of the silver remaining. Takes a small British shank mouthpiece. Bottom bow ball and strap rings are still intact.

The valves have a bit of wear, but despite the looks, all slides still have pop. The second valve has been replaced from a donor and was lapped in before I acquired it.

Punchy sound, very direct, nice low range, great intonation besides 8th partial and above. This is a typical example of this model, with a somewhat saggy high range. I like to use 9th partial fingerings for the 8th partial if sustaining.

Comes with a nice Soundline bag and a small shank Besson 17 mouthpiece. Asking $1,500. Located in southeastern CT and would prefer not to ship, but can meet you in New England or the NYC Metro Area. PM or email beanhillbrass at gmail.

[jtm]

That looks fun.

I have a bag just like that, except that it's missing the Soundline brand. It's quite good.

[bort2.0]

That looks fun.

I have a bag just like that, except that it's missing the Soundline brand. It's quite good.

And I had that bag before you. I really liked it!

Cool tuba! And that mouthpiece is something you don't see every day!

[jtm]

I have a bag just like that, ....

And I had that bag before you. I really liked it!

Right! I liked it so much I kept it when I sold the tuba it went with. Now it fits the Symphonie nicely.

8th partial is 3 octaves above the fundamental, right?

[Dents Be Gone!]

I agree, guys. This is the way to go.

[arpthark]

Looks really nice! Also nice that it’s still “intact.”

I may be in the minority, but for the old E-flat Bessons/B&Hs, I prefer the ball. On the B-flats, I can do without -- they are tall enough!