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I did not know Hawkes ever made a front valve BBb. Very interesting!

Would be interesting to see how it plays compared to the usual top valve models

That's interesting! For the price... someone ought to snatch this one up! Surely it would resell if it doesn't fit your face.

In my haste to bid on this horn, I didn't notice that Adam asked for local pick up only. (Ah, so that's why none of you guys grabbed it before me!) Fortunately, he was gracious enough to drive a couple of hours towards Reading to meet my father, who has been holding it for me since the auction. I finally got a chance to take a trip up the Eastern Shore (longer, but nicer than highway driving) and pick it up. It plays very well, with a big, full tone. Suprisingly sweet sound in the middle and upper register, too, even a few lines above the staff. If the intonation improves with a valve job and a repair to the main tuning slide this may well become my main axe.

now, anyone want to buy a Daylan Prague in a couple of months?

Mike, I can't believe you haven't picked up a 1291 Bb yet (after spending several months playing one each year)... Don't forget to get a front action baritone for Finn Jr (along with maybe a MF tenor tuba mp?)!

Bob Kolada wrote:Mike, I can't believe you haven't picked up a 1291 Bb yet (after spending several months playing one each year)... Don't forget to get a front action baritone for Finn Jr (along with maybe a MF tenor tuba mp?)!

Oh, I did enjoy playing that 1291. And if I see one with a "Buy it Now" for $400 you can bet I'll be snatching that one up too, local delivery or otherwise!