FS: BMB 6/4 CC, silver plate $3,250

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arpthark
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FS: BMB 6/4 CC, silver plate $3,250

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This is a Big Mouth Brass (BMB) 6/4 CC in silver plate. Five valves with the fifth valve dependent, located in the fourth valve tubing.

These tubas were made in China at the behest of Dick Barth, who based the design on a cut Holton 6/4 CC, so it exhibits some of those same intonation tendencies (flat third partial, flat fifth partial). With a couple alternate fingerings it’s pretty workable, and it has a big, blossomy sound that you expect from a BAT.

It incurred some bell damage which I have rolled out, so there is evidence of some ripples there (shown), otherwise it’s basically dent-free. All slides move and the fifth valve rubber band linkage is very light to the touch.

Included are an MTS style hard case, top loading gig bag, and a lifetime supply of horse mane rubber bands for the fifth valve linkage.

Asking $3,250 and will not consider shipping, but can drive several hours from Connecticut. Preferred pickup around New England or in the NYC Metro area.

PM or email beanhillbrass at iCloud dot com.

Imgur album:

https://imgur.com/a/KkJh7eh#akTSZ5R
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