Help: Used tuba for middle schooler


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Posted by clueless on September 04, 2003 at 11:16:22:

After having rented for a couple of years, we've decided to buy a used tuba for our son. Some background:
He's quite tall, 5'9 (will be over 6'4'' I guess); is in his third year of tuba after two years of baritone; wants to keep on playing in high school (but won't study music in college --- I presume); so far he's played a Bb tuba, 4/4 size, upright, 3 top valves (I think Yamaha) --- and that's what he wants to stick with.
What kind of used instruments would you recommend? (brand/model? 4 valves? front valves?...) And yes, money is an issue.
Thanks!


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