I am selling this tuba to simplify my bass tuba situation as I move to an all-F tuba setup.
For sale is a 1922 Boosey & Co. Solbron "Imperial Model" compensating Eb tuba. 15" bell, four valves. This is the precursor to the Boosey & Hawkes Imperial. Thick silver plate is 95%, a few dents and dings as would be expected with a 102 year old tuba. Valves are a bit worn, but I am able to still get pop pulling slides, and a thicker valve oil is also helpful. This tuba has been artfully converted from high pitch to standard pitch and plays just barely up to A=440. Small British shank receiver. No case or bag is included.
Asking $1,500 plus shipping. I do have the original box this came in from the UK and can pack it up and ship at your risk and expense. I would greatly prefer pickup in southeastern CT or I can meet you in the New England or NYC Metro area. Please PM me or email beanhillbrass at gmail dot com.
1922 Boosey & Co. Imperial Model 4v Eb comp $1,500
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1922 Boosey & Co. Imperial Model 4v Eb comp $1,500
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Re: 1922 Boosey & Co. Imperial Model 4v Eb comp $1,500
Bump for a fun 15" bell compensating Eb.
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Bump, someone play this tuba!
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Re: 1922 Boosey & Co. Imperial Model 4v Eb comp $1,500
Positing a theory why this remains unsold...
(well, more along the lines of an untested hypothesis. Well, really just thinly veiled excuse to dredge up a favorite pop culture reference... Ya got me.)
(well, more along the lines of an untested hypothesis. Well, really just thinly veiled excuse to dredge up a favorite pop culture reference... Ya got me.)
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Re: 1922 Boosey & Co. Imperial Model 4v Eb comp $1,500
Recently aligned the valves and fixed a pinhole in the 1st valve slide. Plays great. Fun little tuba that I am not spending enough time on right now. Don't be afraid to make an offer.
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Re: 1922 Boosey & Co. Imperial Model 4v Eb comp $1,500
Weekly bump. I'll entertain any realistic offer. I need this gone!
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