SOLD: PT6, Besson CC, and Bs.Tbn.

[Mike Forbes]

Dear Friends:

It’s time to clear out some of my low brass arsenal for much needed cash flow (buying a new house). Therefore the following horns are for sale. I will pay shipping within the continental United States. Trials are acceptable, but prospective buyer will pay return shipping if not interested. Below are descriptions of the instruments. Photos may be obtained by emailing me at:

sgtforbes@hotmail.com

PT-6 (CC) Tuba:
-5 Rotary Valves
-Silver
-Excellent Condition (few minor scratches, no dents)
-Impeccable intonation, with even, consistent sound throughout registers
-Top-loading gig back (Sterling/Custom Music) included
-Played this horn with Sotto Voce Quartet, and blends exceptionally well
-$7450 OBO (new rotary PT6 sells for $10,500 @ Custom)

Besson CC Tuba (995):
-4 Piston Valves (vented) + 1 Rotary Valve
-Silver
-Very Good Condition (few minor scratches and easily removable dents)
-Good intonation, but must move 1st and 4th slides (easily accessible and moveable)
-Besson Hard Case included
-I took this horn to the runner-up spot at a Navy Band Audition
-This horn was previously owned by Andy Carlson of the Navy Band
-I’ve played dozens of Besson 995’s over the years—this one IS special
-$6450 OBO (new Bessons CC’s will sell for $7800 (I’m told))

Bach Stradivarius 50A3 Bass Trombone:
-Professional bass trombone (0.562")
-dual independant Thayer valves tuned to F and Gb. -Open wrap valve tubing.
-9.5" one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell
-brass outer slide tubes
-seamless chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide tubes
-Very Good Condition (few minor scratches, excellent slide)
-Bach Wooden Hard Case included
-$2995 OBO (new 50A3 sells for $4329 @ Hickeys)

THANKS!
Mike Forbes
sgtforbes@hotmail.com

[Mike Forbes]

...all instruments are currently out on trials.

Thanks for your interest,
Mike

[Mike Forbes]

All instruments are now sold.

Thanks for your interest.

Mike