SOLD: Cerveny 681 BBb $1,200

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SOLD: Cerveny 681 BBb $1,200

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This is a vintage 1970s/80s-era Walter Sear-imported Cerveny 681 BBb. 4/4 size, four valves. Made in Czechoslovakia.

Some evidence of past repairs/solder work, bell has been rolled out. Dents on the bow guards, scuffs, dings, etc. All slides move and valves are decent. Linkage a bit noisy. Great sound.

Asking $1,200. Prefer local pickup in southeast CT or I can meet you in New England/NYC metro area.

edit: SOLD!

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Re: FS: Cerveny 681 BBb $1,200

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Those are some nasty ouchies on the bottom bow. What a shame!
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Bump for this nice old Cerveny.
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Re: FS: Cerveny 681 BBb $1,200

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DonO. wrote: Sat Dec 03, 2022 8:38 am Those are some nasty ouchies on the bottom bow. What a shame!
If those can be repaired and still be in it for les than 2k it seems worth it. :tuba:
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Re: FS: Cerveny 681 BBb $1,200

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Hi,

Would you be able to link to a video of how it sounds? Primarily looking for a tuba to use in a community band
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cameronlopez wrote: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:02 am Hi,

Would you be able to link to a video of how it sounds? Primarily looking for a tuba to use in a community band
Will send you a PM.
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Pulled this out again today and played it a bit after getting back from the holidays. It is nice!

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Re: SOLD: Cerveny 681 BBb $1,200

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Sold this today to a very nice young man going into music education. He got a great sound on it!

Thanks for all your interest!
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