FS: VMI / B&S Musica BBb 4/4 Tuba

[greenbean]

Here is a "Musica" tuba made by VMI (B&S) in very good condition. This model does not correspond with a known B&S model, like many B&S stencils do. But you can see it has many B&S features that you may recognize. This is a 4/4 tuba, very comparable to a Mirafone 186 in physical size and sound output. Height is 42 2/3", bell is 16 1/2", and the upper bow is 27 2/3" in height (i.e., the amount of bell above the upper bow is 15". I refer to this as the "over-bell" when designing and making gig bags.) The photos will show a dent or two that have since been taken out. You can still see evidence of a previously rolled out crinkle on the bell flare. This tuba plays beautifully. And is especially beautiful sounding and I wish I needed it! Valves and slides all work very well. Gig-ready (ha-ha-ha!) right out of the box. I would love to keep this horn but extra tubas take up space that I need for other things.

Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZT3uw77dhnvQLHW18" target="_blank

Special TubaForum pricing!

$2100 for the horn alone.
$2350 for the horn in a lightly used Götz top-loader (made for a MW 25). Fit is a bit roomy but adequate.
$2600 for the horn in a Superfine gig bag. This is my company. Bag will be custom-fitted and will take 2 weeks. >> http://www.superfinecases.com

[greenbean]

Bump! And let's knock $100 off the price(s)... Come on, folks, wake up and pay attention!

(The prices above reflect the $100 discount.)

[hrender]

This is a great deal. If I had a need for another horn, this would be towards the top of the list.

[greenbean]

Sold.