Conn/Martin Wilk Eb 5-valve

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Conn/Martin Wilk Eb 5-valve

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Asking $7,000. Horn is in SE Michigan and can be play tested in my home studio. Will ship domestically at buyer's expense.

Typical solid, quality build by Martin Wilk. Vintage Conn bell and body in raw brass. MAW valves. Detachable leadpipe and valveset.
Comes with a new Protec Platinum (never used) gig bag.

I didn't plan on selling this horn, but have been faced with a significant, unexpected expense and I play Eb less than my other horns.
Someone will enjoy this very much.

Please email me at r4ragtimeband@gmail.com

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It's really all you want for Christmas.
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Re: Conn/Martin Wilk Eb 5-valve

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Is that a Conn "Monster" Eb?
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Re: Conn/Martin Wilk Eb 5-valve

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No. This is a smaller Eb. I use it much like an F tuba.
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I agree, guys. This is the way to go.
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Re: Conn/Martin Wilk Eb 5-valve

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Bflatbass wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:47 am No. This is a smaller Eb. I use it much like an F tuba.
Do you have any dimensions? Or another tuba to place it next to for a photo? I'm not in the market, sorry, just really curious. Thanks!
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Re: Conn/Martin Wilk Eb 5-valve

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To my eye, this looks like the elusive Pt-22. Valveset looks very PT-ish to me. I’ll bet this is a really nice tuba. I wish I could justify it.
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Here's a photo of the Eb next to my B&S GR55 BBb 5/4 and Martin/Buescher/Wilk BBb 6/4.
Happy Thanksgiving, folks!

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Fine tuba needs a good home.
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Re: Conn/Martin Wilk Eb 5-valve

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Still available for your consideration.
Thank you.
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Bflatbass wrote: Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:33 am Here's a photo of the Eb next to my B&S GR55 BBb 5/4 and Martin/Buescher/Wilk BBb 6/4.
Happy Thanksgiving, folks!

That is a terrific lineup of horns. Oh those BBb's!! :drool: :drool:
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Re: Conn/Martin Wilk Eb 5-valve

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That E flat tuba looks familiar to me. I wonder if it ever sold.
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