Is It a Martin Monster Eb?!?

[sugawi]

I went and had a look at it this morning. It is a 20.5" belled 3 valve Martin Eb, which I believe they marketed as a "Monster". The bell rim is obviously larger than my 17" belled "Medium" Martin, but the bell throat is much bigger. It takes a small shank mouthpiece (just happened to have one with me, weird huh?). Valves all move fine as do the slides. There is evidence of some bends having been rolled out of the bell, but other than that it is just about totally dent free. Other than the wear to the silver plating, I was very impressed with its condition. A fair amount of silver is worn from the engraving area on the bell, and from the leadpipe. It really is a nice horn for a 3 banger.

Jason

Is this a low pitch or high pitch?

[BassBass]

Hello everyone I won the bids for $ 305.00, however the salesman told me that
a friend of his was also interested in the tuba and he would pay $ 500.00.
Conclusion! I did not buy the Tuba my bid was canceled.
Does anyone know if there is a person who has a horn Martin to sell?
I want one !!!!!

Call

I believe that's breaking eBay's policy...

I also think!

Call

[Tom Coffey]

There are more of these horns than people with the inclination to rescue them. With a bit of patience, you will be able to get one at a good price, even if it requires a couple of bottles of silver polish and even a bit of repair. They also take some getting used to--they do not play like modern CCs or BBbs. Could be tomorrow or a couple of weeks, or more or less.
I agree with Yorkaholic--there is no reason to let one missed opportunity bother you, and the end result may be that you have cash available for an even better horn. Happy hunting!

[BassBass]

I agree with Yorkaholic--there is no reason to let one missed opportunity bother you, and the end result may be that you have cash available for an even better horn. Happy hunting!

Thanks Tom.

Call

[Tom Coffey]

The same horn appears to be back on the auction site. I wonder what is going on.

[BassBass]

I did not understand well, remember that the seller would not sell me because he had received a better offer. I sent a message to him asking what we had been and he did not answer me yet.

Call

[BassBass]

Again, nothing concrete, but just a gut feeling I have, having met both the owner and his son who was doing the computer work for his pop.

YMMV

Unfortunately there are many good and bad intentions, I think that if the seller wants to earn $500.00 by the horn he should list the horn with this value and not let the bids.

I gave up buying this horn because I had the chance to find another horn that I am buying right now. Look at.
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Thanks

Call

[BassBass]

One more time!!!!!

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