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Hi everyone,

Hoping someone might be able to provide some info on this mysterious Craigslist tuba in L.A.: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ms ... 04855.html" target="_blank

Seller says the bell is marked "soul instrument7" and sent these photos: http://goo.gl/xb2Lt" target="_blank

Any ideas?

Thanks for any help!

~Luke

I find the main tuning slide a bit wide, but otherwise I see two elements strongly pointing towards B&S:

the shape of the thumb ring flange

the entry angle into the first rotor together with the exit angle from the 4th rotor

Both elements are copyable, however, so I cannot say anything for sure.

Looks like there is a reasonably big engraving on the bell. Why not ask for a clear photo thereof?

"soul instrument7" to me sounds like an ownership engraving. Or like a really weird Chinese stencil brand.

Klaus

C'est un Tuba chinoise

Yup. Asian copy similar to this one... 'cept this one's a CC.

bloke wrote:probably find something else

+1

If you are interested in a small Asian CC... I'll make you a great deal on the one I pictured.

What you have pictured is the JBCB-400L 3/4 CC. Stay away as they do not play in-tune.

Thanks for all the info!

I'm helping a student look for a horn for cheap. Any other suggestions for (preferably) less than $600?

~Luke Storm

mctuba1 wrote:What you have pictured is the JBCB-400L 3/4 CC. Stay away as they do not play in-tune.

Gee... thanks pal.

There you have it folks.... this tuba I have for sale really sucks!

Sorry Dan, I though you were kidding when you said you had one for sale. Actually they are really good.

mctuba1 wrote:What you have pictured is the JBCB-400L 3/4 CC. Stay away as they do not play in-tune.

mctuba1 wrote:Sorry Dan, I though you were kidding when you said you had one for sale. Actually they are really good.

mctuba1 wrote:Sorry Dan, I though you were kidding when you said you had one for sale. Actually they are really good.

ALWAYS believe EVERYTHING you read on Tubenet!!!!!!!!!!

I'm pretty darned sure that Dan would NOT rip you off. I've dealt with him before and am sure I will more than happily do so again.

Ken Herrick wrote:
I'm pretty darned sure that Dan would NOT rip you off. I've dealt with him before and am sure I will more than happily do so again.

+1

sousaphone68 wrote:

Ken Herrick wrote:
I'm pretty darned sure that Dan would NOT rip you off. I've dealt with him before and am sure I will more than happily do so again.

+1

Actually... I didn't imply that it was a great horn. The original poster said he was looking for a horn 'on the cheap'. Generally... cheap and great do not go hand-in-hand.