Posted by js on May 01, 2003 at 20:29:17:
In Reply to: Tubas for Sale--May Edition posted by Billy M. on May 01, 2003 at 19:07:29:
Amati 3V BBb tuba 7/8 size WITH CASE pistons currently being nickel plated (pistons previously were factory unplated nickel-silver (requiring too much maintenance), but not worn) so they will now be as servicable as any other brand. Instrument has good lacquer and almost dent-free $900
Jupiter 3V euphonium new condition with case $800
Conn 24J 4V short-action BBb tuba B.A.T. .770" bore recording tuba. valves/slides are in virtually factory condition (no wear). Factory epoxy lacquer on the VALVE SECTION is in remarkable condition. Outer body parts & bell are currently having dents removed and new lacquer for excellent appearance. no case $2000
Besson 4V compensating satin-silver euphonium with (nice original plastic) case same instrument listed last month, but dents have been removed and valves are currently being re-nickel plated and trued to dimension to make this a more desirable instrument. large shank receiver. 1980's factory A=440. only minor finish wear and all polished up prior to shipment $1700
Hirsbrunner 4V compensating euphonium necessary work currently in progress. very fine condition, but parts were missing which we have now obtained. will be sold with new silver plating and new case. will be priced (competitively to sell) later.
Mirafone 186-5U-CC tuba 4/4 size. 16-1/2" bell. Lower serial #. Factory 5th valve has been converted to r.h. D.V.S. linkage. Valves are quiet and vented. Instrument was relacquered sometime in the past & some of that lacquer is worn here and there. We just removed most of the existing dents and creases & put this instrument in good playing condition for the seller. case included according to the seller, but not here with the instrument. $3300 + shipping
several new "Yama-copy" Weril 4V euphoniums (one 3V in stock) - have large shank receivers // and a couple of new Weril 3/4-size 4V BBb tubas price withheld here in deference to other dealers.
Selmer U.S.A. BRIGHT SILVER BBb sousaphone restored only a couple of years ago, so finish is almost completely intact + scratches and dents (will be removed) are light. This instrument is very similar in design and bore size to the old Elkhart, Indiana Conn "4/4 plus" model 14K...about .730" bore and (I think) a 24" bell. Private school band director dragged out the school's old 20K's, had them restored, and does not need this nice bright silver Selmer instrument which is very handsome, and ONLY $1500 & U.P.S.-able too