Martin tubas?

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Was Martin the company that made the "Handcrafted" line of instruments? The local band (Ringgold Band of Reading, PA) in town has a "Handcrafted" sousaphone that is a marvelous playing horn. I forget if it was a Martin or Beuscher however. It is a big sousa with a heavy bell. I wouldn't want to march a long parade with the thing on my shoulder however.

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Re: Martin Tubas

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Frank Byrne wrote:I have a high opinion of Martin tubas. This one has a great sound and a nice compact wrap. It would make a great "project tuba" for someone. As I have a new horn and can't keep two this one will be offered for sale soon. Stay tuned!

Frank

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wow I will definitely stay tuned!

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B&H imperial E flat tuba
Mirafone 187 BBb
1919 Pan American BBb Helicon
1924 Buescher BBb tuba (Dr. Suessaphone)
2009 Mazda Miata
1996 Honda Pacific Coast PC800
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Martin did make the instruments with the "Handcraft" designation.
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