EEfers.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 2:28 pm
so I've decided to go to grad school in Britain (wales). Along with paying international student rates I also face the fact that I am going to need a decent compensating Eb tuba. Looks are not important, playability is, also... I need one in lacquer with the standard (American I suppose) large mouthpiece shank (unless kelly makes something to fit the old shanks) So... I need to know a couple of things...
A. (from the brits) what can i expect to pay to buy an old horn off someone in britain? say I find a band looking to sell and restock or whatever... tell me in pounds, i'm getting used to them.
B. (everyone/north america) I know besson/boosey/yamaha and about everyone else making tubas today makes an Eb. I know most of those.. But I am looking at the older market and I never know what i might come across in looking in stores.. what are some brands from the days of yore i should look for and what (if any) should I avoid.
C. I'm in western canada.. What used instrument dealers should I contact up in montreal/vancouver/toronto or seattle/denver... whatever?
D. Do YOU have a lacquer brass compensating Eb in the $2000ish (more is ok, lesser is better!) price range? let me know!
This is rather last minute unfortunately, i'm leaving to spend the summer over there as of June 21. i know i could probably borrow one from someone over there but i'm concerned about managing my time and don't wnat to be committed to something i don't have time for only for the sake of a horn!
thanks!
A. (from the brits) what can i expect to pay to buy an old horn off someone in britain? say I find a band looking to sell and restock or whatever... tell me in pounds, i'm getting used to them.
B. (everyone/north america) I know besson/boosey/yamaha and about everyone else making tubas today makes an Eb. I know most of those.. But I am looking at the older market and I never know what i might come across in looking in stores.. what are some brands from the days of yore i should look for and what (if any) should I avoid.
C. I'm in western canada.. What used instrument dealers should I contact up in montreal/vancouver/toronto or seattle/denver... whatever?
D. Do YOU have a lacquer brass compensating Eb in the $2000ish (more is ok, lesser is better!) price range? let me know!
This is rather last minute unfortunately, i'm leaving to spend the summer over there as of June 21. i know i could probably borrow one from someone over there but i'm concerned about managing my time and don't wnat to be committed to something i don't have time for only for the sake of a horn!
thanks!