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I believe that this is the Marzan labelled version of the Willson 2975.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0226017813

There's a while to go o the auction, but so far the price is very reasonble.

Very cool - too bad it would point the wrong way in a band . . .

not bad for someone who is used to front action tuba. especially in doubling situations where mic placement might come into play..

Lew wrote:I believe that this is the Marzan labelled version of the Willson 2975.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0226017813

There's a while to go o the auction, but so far the price is very reasonble.

To be accurate it is the forerunner of the 2975. Willson made the Marzan for Fred and then later dropped the main tuning slide to the bottom bow and the 2975 was born. There may also be a bit of difference in the leadpipe configuration but they are essentially the same horn. Mine looks just like this one only it's Nickel. Mine plays great in the low register but has some pitch issues above middle c. Of course with the adjustable tune any note setup on the top main slide you can compensate for anything.

If one of you purchase this horn, please take some GOOD pictures of it and allow me to add them to my 'Marzan' page.

TubaTinker wrote:If one of you purchase this horn, please take some GOOD pictures of it and allow me to add them to my 'Marzan' page.

BUY IT DAN! You know you want to. Then you won't need pics.

Custom had one of these back in the '70's that I tried to buy unsuccessfully over about a six year period. If I remember correctly it was labelled W. Kurath. Every time I went back it would look worse- additional dents, lacquer flaking off, scratches. The problem was that the worse it looked the more money Fred wanted for it.

His justification for the price increases was, "It will cost me more to replace it in my inventory." This I found a might confusing because it didn't appear to be making him any money sitting amidst the old King alto horns and Walter Kroner baritones in the basement. I finally decided that my view of the retail business and Fred's were just a bit to far apart and bought a Besson from someone else.

I hate to go there, no I don't, but could this be the mysterious, elusive, perfect Bydlo horn?

Bob1062 wrote:(if not a double bell!)

Bob: I did it one series on this horn, does that count?

Almost $3500! Are these euphonium people crazy or do I own a horn I need to sell immediately?

tbn.al wrote:Almost $3500! Are these euphonium people crazy or do I own a horn I need to sell immediately?

Outrageous! Sounds like it's time to sell my 3 valve compensating Besson euphonium any offers?

That's still less than half the new price for a Willson 2975, and there was a silver 2975 offered in the For Sale section earlier this year for $4250, so if you're in the market for a front action comp euph, $3500's not that outrageous.

Well I'll just play my old Conn beater if someone will give that for mine. I just put it up on eBay with a hefty reserve. We'll see what happens. I only use mine a couple of times a year. I would rather put the money in something I'll play every day.