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:
Pictures here:
Horn is in SE Michigan, outside of Ann Arbor. Buyer pays shipping.
Thanks!
William
Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:19 pm
by Tubajug
Cool horn! Did you buy that Conn Eb that was at Dillon's?
Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:39 pm
by Bflatbass
Yes. It should arrive Thursday.
Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:19 am
by eupho
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
Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 3:05 am
by Bflatbass
Numerous inquiries, but still available.
Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 5:22 am
by Nworbekim
wow... great horn, you play nice... i listen to you a lot.
Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 6:13 am
by Three Valves
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??
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!!
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.
Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 10:35 am
by Bflatbass
This horn still needs a new home. Solid horn at an affordable price.
Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:36 am
by TubātōTubŏtō
Guys, buy this. Great model. I've been very impressed with mine.
Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 3:12 am
by Bflatbass
bump
Re: Eastman 853 Eb Tuba $4,200
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:28 am
by newton_meter
I presume that you've finally sold this, but if not let me know!
