try tubas in Central Florida

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try tubas in Central Florida

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i am looking to purchase a used tuba in the very near future.

i am looking to try:

Miraphone 1291 and 1292
MW thor
MW 2040/5
PT 20
Besson 983

also looking to sell/trade my Getzen G50 (cb50).

drop me a message.

Thanks for your time,
Eric
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You may want to give Cadence Music in Ft. Myers a call.

Phone (239) 275-6262 ~ (800) 262-BAND (2263) ~ Fax (239) 939-9997
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Most of the major instrument companies have presened at the FMEA convention in early January. However, They may of may not bring a full stable of tubas to the convention. I have found it hit or miss over the years. IAJE was a conflict to this conference and since its demise, there may be more attendance/participation at the Florida conference.

I have heard however, that many companies are limiting their travel to conferences due to the economy. You might want to search the FMEA website for a list of vendors prior to a trip to Tampa.

Other than than the store Tom Waid mentioned, there is not much in Florida. Bessson/Buffet is located in Jacksonville. Contact TIm Ornato to arrange a playing of the new Besson. His contact info is on the Besson website.

The Midwest Clinic will have a full complement of tubas and euphoniums available for trial. It is held annually in Chicago. Website is midwestclinic.org.

You could also arrange visits to other out-of-Florida vendors who carry all these brands.

Good Luck,

Paul Weikle
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