SOLD: BMB J-685 6/4 CC $4000

The Brute Squad · Post by **The Brute Squad** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 11:23 am

I'm selling my Big Mouth Brass J-865 6/4 CC. It's a York-style tuba based on the Holton 345. I am the second owner of this horn.

Something distinctive to this brand is the 5th valve. All BMB horns have a dependent 5th valve (it only works with the 4th valve pressed) with the paddle linked to the valve using elastics. The dependent valve gives great sound and response in the lower range at the expense of some alternate fingerings not using 4.

The horn plays great and only has a couple small dents on the bow and bell (with a larger one in the bow having been repaired a few years ago). Only reason I'm selling it is I decided to downsize to a smaller horn.

I'm asking $4000. Horn is located in Madison, WI. I'm willing to drive a couple hours for a serious buyer (Milwaukee, Rockford, Dubuque, Racine, maybe Chicago, etc.)

Photos are here

barry grrr-ero · Post by **barry grrr-ero** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 3:28 pm

Why is it that all these great tubas almost NEVER on the left coast!?! - so frustrating.

The Brute Squad · Post by **The Brute Squad** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:43 am

Bump for photos

jonesbrass · Post by **jonesbrass** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 6:29 pm

Cool! Wish I had the cash for it.

The Brute Squad · Post by **The Brute Squad** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:53 am

arpthark · Post by **arpthark** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:29 am

I just wanted to say, I like the aesthetic of your photos. The silver + gray is sort of mesmerizing.

Good luck with your sale!

The Brute Squad · Post by **The Brute Squad** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:52 am

I could include a couple color photos if anyone wants (I changed them to B/W in Lightroom so it's as simple as switching back), but I thought it would be too distracting. The reflection from the wood floors made it look like a lacquer instead of a silver horn.

The Brute Squad · Post by **The Brute Squad** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:28 am

Bump for new photos. Hear it in action.

The Brute Squad · Post by **The Brute Squad** » Tue May 02, 2023 10:48 am

The Brute Squad · Post by **The Brute Squad** » Wed May 17, 2023 11:46 am

The Brute Squad · Post by **The Brute Squad** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:21 am

Bump. Make me an offer!

The Brute Squad · Post by **The Brute Squad** » Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:27 am

Reduced price to 4k

The Brute Squad · Post by **The Brute Squad** » Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:06 pm

Horn has been sold!

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