Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200

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Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200

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Well, I pulled the trigger on a Martin Wilk-built Eb and need to recoup some funds. I'm selling my Eastman 853 Eb in raw brass that I purchased as a demo earlier in the pandemic. I had Martin Wilk shorten the third valve slides (common on this horn), rebrace it, and machine the valve caps for perfect alignment. Overall, I've got about $6,000 in this horn. I'm asking $4200. It's easy to play and is in great condition. It is NOT a shiny lacquer finish. Comes with hard case. There are numerous videos on my Youtube channel (William Pemberton) of this horn in action. Here are a couple:



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Horn is in SE Michigan, outside of Ann Arbor. Buyer pays shipping.
Thanks!
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Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200

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Cool horn! Did you buy that Conn Eb that was at Dillon's?
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Yes. It should arrive Thursday.
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Would like to see some video of the Conn Eb. I have been considering an 853 but timing has been a challenge. I purchased one other horn on Reverb through Affirm a few years ago
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Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200

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Numerous inquiries, but still available.
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Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200

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wow... great horn, you play nice... i listen to you a lot.
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Nworbekim wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 5:22 am wow... great horn, you play nice... i listen to you a lot.
Do you know how many people start an etude book from start to finish and never get through half??

William has done at least three I can recall…

And I want that hi-tech page turner!! :tuba:
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Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200

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Three Valves wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 6:13 am
Nworbekim wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 5:22 am wow... great horn, you play nice... i listen to you a lot.
Do you know how many people start an etude book from start to finish and never get through half??

William has done at least three I can recall…

And I want that hi-tech page turner!! :tuba:
truly true... he was my inspiration to do that. i'm not quite as accomplished but i've done the bordogni and the tyrell... i refer to his videos to see if i'm getting rhythms right.

EDIT: looking at bordogni there are a couple at the end I haven't begun yet. They look difficult at first glance.
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This horn still needs a new home. Solid horn at an affordable price.
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Guys, buy this. Great model. I've been very impressed with mine.
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Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200

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I presume that you've finally sold this, but if not let me know!
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