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Jupiter tuba stands
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 2:43 pm
by timdicarlo
I ordered a Jupiter replica of the K&M tuba stand from the Woodwind-Brasswind in late November of last year, and it has yet to be delivered. Until about a month ago, I figured they were just horribly backed up and couldn't turn them out fast enough to meet the demand, but now I'm having my doubts. The shipping date was set at 4-28, and has been pushed back daily so that the estimated shipping date is always exactly one week away (i.e. yesterday it said 5-8, and today it says 5-9, etc.). Anybody have the same problem or know what's going on with these? I really need a tuba stand, but I don't want to pay double for the K&M version if these are going to actually ship soon. I'm at wit's end here. Can anybody shed some light on my predicament?
Thanks.
-Tim
Re: Jupiter tuba stands
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 4:02 pm
by TUBAD83
I would advise you contact WW/BW and cancel the order. I should not take 6 months for them or anyone else to ship you a tuba stand (a custom made TUBA, yes...tuba stand? I don't think so)
Check out this stand on ebay and see what ya think:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Belmonte-6201-Tuba- ... .m20.l1116" target="_blank" target="_blank
JJ
Re: Jupiter tuba stands
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 4:10 pm
by scottw
Save yourself the trouble---cancel the order and get one quickly from Baltimore Brass! I have never played the Jupiter version, but I have the K&M and it doesn't come close to the utility of the BB stand, and for under $80.
Re: Jupiter tuba stands
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 5:04 pm
by timdicarlo
Thanks for all the advice. I appreciate the quick feedback.
Re: Jupiter tuba stands
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 5:20 pm
by scottw
Not to confuse the issue, but my response was in re: a PLAYING stand, not one which holds a tuba when you are NOT playing. If this is what you want, then disregard my earlier post and accept my apologies!
Re: Jupiter tuba stands
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:16 pm
by pgym
I have one of those stands.
It's a knock-off of the Jupiter knock-off (which I also have) of the K&M. It's fine for my old beater TubaChristmas horn, but I don't let my good horns come anywhere near it.
Re: Jupiter tuba stands
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 4:46 pm
by timdicarlo
Well, lo and behold, just as I was about to cancel the order the damn thing showed up at my door. Not sure it was worth six months of frustration, but it works great!
Thanks again for all the advice. Much appreciated.
-Tim