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I played this tuba at Robert's place and I loved it. I loved it more than his rotary Martin horns! Not sure why I didn't pull the trigger and purchase it outright.
A very responsive horn.

What's the story with the "fold" on the main tuning slide? Original, or some sort of aftermarket slide to bring the pitch down?

Either way, very cool. My "neighbor" in wind ensemble in college had a CC Kaiser Cerveny, and that thing was a freakin' organ!

bort wrote:...What's the story with the "fold" on the main tuning slide?...

Low pitch?

I played this horn last time I was in the US and I remember it played well. It's an old horn but it still has life in it. I don't remember it being high or low pitch. I didn't have a tuner but there were no notes that struck me as being really out of tune. I understand that there are not many horns like it in the USA.

This is a fair deal considering that large, used 4 valve horns (Kaiser or not) are sold here in Europe for much more than what the seller is asking for it.

Robert is a good guy and will tell it to you straight.

The tuning slide is either original or a copy of an original. These horns were imported by Louis Vitak who was in Chicago in 1909.

The University of Wisconsin had two or three of these (in silverplate!) at one time. I'd say the opening bid is a reasonable price.

The rotors for this instrument are clacky; not nearly as smooth or accurate as new rotary linkages, don't expect it to be. Still, they have a wonderful sound. I'd bid if the present economy had any hope of recovery.