Vintage Martin Mammoth Tuba
EDIT!!!!
This instrument is one of Martin's HANDCRAFT (i. e., top-of-the-line units assembled by their senior craftsmen).
Approx build date: 1934
Silver
Beautiful, GREAT sounding instrument and it is a MAMMOTH for sure!
6/4 size or comparable to a CONN 20J.
Recording bell.
Approximately $1k in extras which include:
~ Three mouthpieces
~ Custom gig bags by Altieri of Denver for both the body and bell (Only used a couple of times so no wear on the bags.)
~ Custom hardwood (100% clear maple) stand. I never found a commercially available stand capable of safely supporting a tuba of this size.
Pics can now be seen on Denver Craigslist. (The photos were taken in an area with lots of dark wood so the silver reflects a lot of the wood color but it is SILVER!
Listed there at $2950 including all the extras. $2750 for anyone here.
Vintage (1930's) Martin MAMMOTH 6/4 tuba + EXTRAS!!!
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Vintage (1930's) Martin MAMMOTH 6/4 tuba + EXTRAS!!!
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Martin Mammoth. Think of it as the Vincent Black Shadow of tubas.
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Re: Vintage (1930's) Martin MAMMOTH 6/4 tuba + EXTRAS!!!
I think I found the listing. That horn looks like it is in terrific condition!
https://denver.craigslist.org/msg/d/den ... 81104.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/msg/d/den ... 81104.html
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Gnagey/Martin Mammoth BBb
King BBb sousaphone
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King BBb sousaphone
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Re: Vintage (1930's) Martin MAMMOTH 6/4 tuba + EXTRAS!!!
Yes, that's the one. Thanks for the bump and it IS in great shape AND it is still available.
ALSO NOTE: It is a HANDCRAFT Model.
The HANDCRAFT designation was used by Martin for their pre-war top-of-the-line instruments. From what I can gather, their best craftsmen were assigned to the more expensive Handcraft line. The original listing here has been edited to reflect same.
ALSO NOTE: It is a HANDCRAFT Model.
The HANDCRAFT designation was used by Martin for their pre-war top-of-the-line instruments. From what I can gather, their best craftsmen were assigned to the more expensive Handcraft line. The original listing here has been edited to reflect same.
Martin Mammoth. Think of it as the Vincent Black Shadow of tubas.
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Re: Vintage (1930's) Martin MAMMOTH 6/4 tuba + EXTRAS!!!
What are the chances 2 Martin Mammoths would be right next to each other on the page .
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Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
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Re: Vintage (1930's) Martin MAMMOTH 6/4 tuba + EXTRAS!!!
That is a seriously nice silver horn!!!! Kind of reminds me of the 22J I had with the front action valves .
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Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
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Re: Vintage (1930's) Martin MAMMOTH 6/4 tuba + EXTRAS!!!
This instrument is still available but the old CL posting expired. Here is the new link
https://denver.craigslist.org/msg/d/den ... 53961.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/msg/d/den ... 53961.html
Martin Mammoth. Think of it as the Vincent Black Shadow of tubas.