Posted by Todd on July 20, 1999 at 22:25:38:
In Reply to: Re: Warren Deck's Tubas - LAST CHANCE posted by Andy Smith on July 20, 1999 at 19:48:07:
Hi Andy,
I've play tested one of the horns. VERY nice! I doubt Mr. Deck would lower it anymore....though I could be wrong. Those horns were modified and tweaked and are amazing pieces of machinary. When I bought my 2165 Mr. Kelly O'Bryant said to me something like "people are willing to spend twice that kind of money to get a great sounding 6/4 horn." My 2165 cost roughly the same amount that Warren is selling his for. Anyhow, I suggest anyone in the market to buy a horn of this caliber contacts Mr. Deck.
If you want a "quick" interpretation of the horn after the mods...it felt very Nirschl/York like. It reminded me of my teacher's York/Rusk with the same style lead-pipe.
That was my take!
Good luck on the sale Warren.
Todd Morgan