For sale is a 4 rotary valve BB flat tuba. The bell is stamped with the name "Sonora" and below that "Giardinelli". The tuba plays well, no mouthpiece or case is included. The Sonora brand was a stencil brand probably made by B+S back in the 1970s and imported by Giardinelli in New York City. This instrument was used for many years by an adult amateur player and show evidence of past repairs, please look at the pictures. Could use a little TLC buy plays as is. Would prefer to sell locally, please contact me for questions or if you would require shipping. Thank you
Principal tuba, Bel Air Community Band
Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
1976 Sonora (B&S 101) 4-rotor BBb
1964 Conn 20J/21J BBb (one body, both bells)
1970s Marzan Slant-rotor BBb
~1904 York 3P BBb Helicon
Old Alex Comp.F, in shop
I'd say early 1970s on this one, from the S-links- mine has the uniball links.
Principal tuba, Bel Air Community Band
Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
1976 Sonora (B&S 101) 4-rotor BBb
1964 Conn 20J/21J BBb (one body, both bells)
1970s Marzan Slant-rotor BBb
~1904 York 3P BBb Helicon
Old Alex Comp.F, in shop
