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Unusual “wanted to buy”

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:13 pm
by hwlentz
I have a friend who makes paper mache Santas for Christmas display. Years ago she gave me a Santa carrying a trombone gig bag (at the time I was using a reunion blues bag.). Later I decided I wanted a ‘brass quintet’ of Santas. It was easy to find appropriate sized trumpets and a horn, but I have yet to find a tuba, so I’m stuck with a quartet. Most of them look like a baritone. Has anyone ever seen an appropriate (say 6-8”) model of a tuba? Tried to post a photo of the set, but can’t get it down to the size limits. Here’s an example of the trumpet ornament one of the Santas is carrying:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/3-5-Gold-Tru ... /186444173

Best
Bill

Re: Unusual “wanted to buy”

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:29 pm
by bort2.0
Would 4" work?

https://www.grothmusic.com/p-5040-gold- ... 6iEALw_wcB

Crazy link, sorry!

I have something like this... For the last few years, my kids take it off the Christmas tree and pretend to play it.

Re: Unusual “wanted to buy”

Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2022 12:31 pm
by hwlentz
Thanks - I think I’ve seen this, and it is too small. It’s just slightly bigger than the trumpets.

Bill

Re: Unusual “wanted to buy”

Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2022 1:12 pm
by Three Valves
A sousaphone Santa would be even more cool!! :thumbsup:

Re: Unusual “wanted to buy”

Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2022 4:19 pm
by matt g
Know anyone with a 3D printer? Might be your best option in getting something to scale without too much effort.

Re: Unusual “wanted to buy”

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 3:38 pm
by hwlentz
matt g wrote: Fri Apr 08, 2022 4:19 pm Know anyone with a 3D printer? Might be your best option in getting something to scale without too much effort.
Not right off, but that’s a great idea! I’ll check around, thanks.