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A friend WTB: Decent tuba or sousa for $600-1000 (or maybe more)
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 11:50 am
by 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!
Re: A friend WTB: Decent tuba or sousa for $600-1000 (or maybe more)
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:38 am
by 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.
Re: A friend WTB: Decent tuba or sousa for $600-1000 (or maybe more)
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:09 am
by 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……
Re: A friend WTB: Decent tuba or sousa for $600-1000 (or maybe more)
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 1:28 pm
by KingTuba1241X
Yadent wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:09 am
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...
Re: A friend WTB: Decent tuba or sousa for $600-1000 (or maybe more)
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 2:19 pm
by 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.