Posted by bloke on January 22, 2004 at 11:01:30:
In Reply to: Need advice and maybe a used Tuba posted by jon on January 22, 2004 at 10:31:01:
I have the same exact model tuba (current model Bach = Yamaha YBB321) on the way to my store "used" in very decent shape that I'll be seling for under $2000. We'll remove most all dents (wherever found, once we receive it) and the finish will be presentable.
If you are interested in this tuba, I can also round up a nice new hard case for it at a very competitive price and you would indeed still have significant money left over.
You can find some low-priced YBB-321's on ebay, but most that I see there need around $1000-$1500 additional work to look nice and play well.
If I were you - whether you decide to purchase my Yamaha YBB-321 4/4 4-piston tuba or not - I would take the $3000.