Posted by Joe S. on November 16, 2000 at 21:29:25:
I am selling on ebay a very lightly used Yamaha model 105 BBb 3/4 size tuba WITH CASE for a friend.
This model is top-action, there are three nickel plated pistons, the bore size is .661" and the bell diameter is 14 3/8".
It ain't perfect, but on first glance, one might mistake it for new. The case indeed looks new, which is quite remarkable for ANY tuba case.
This is the ideal tuba for a motivated middle school student, a professional who needs an "outdoor", "touring", or "pit" tuba, or a community band hobbiest who would prefer a smaller instrument to carry back and forth.
This instrument IS U.P.S.-able.
I searched around and determined that the lowest "new" price on this model of tuba WITH case is right at $2700, so I decided to start the bidding at exactly one half that amount: $1350 with "NO RESERVE". The auction ends (U.S.A. time) Sunday evening, November 26th.
If you decide to bid, good luck! :-)
Here is a link to the auction: