Asstd. Tubas for sale / SF Bay Area
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2025 4:37 pm
Howdy folks. I have a small collection of interesting horns I've amassed/rescued over the years that are now in need of new homes, due primarily to our new toddler and her needs for space and lots of diapers money. Here's a rundown on what's available and what pics I have available - but if there's interest I can work with you to get more pics and detail. Here we go:
Martin Handcraft Eb Raincatcher Sousaphone - this is a real oddball find. The serial number on the coil is 65364, and on the bell is 55243. Know some of the earlier Martin serial numbers are a bit murky but my understanding is that this horn was made in the early '20s -- though the silver plate's in nice shape. Truly never seen anything like it. If anyone's interested I'll get it out of storage to take some fresh photos. No case. $1000.
Kanstul 5/4 Marching Tuba - boy do I hate to part ways with this one. Acquired from Charles Hargett, the Kanstul head of sales in 2019 as Kanstul was winding down operations. She's beautiful; plate is in perfect condition, has a case for the body + a bonnet for the bell. She'd be a blast for a former corps player or a Sousaphone player who wants more of that bazooka form factor. Charles mentioned at the time this was the horn they brought to shows like NAMM, so it may even be the same one in all the sales videos you can find online on the old Kanstul socials. Like new condition. She's a gem, and she deserves better than I can give her. $4800.
Holton Eb Tuba - I believe this is the Model 92 Monster - The serial number is 31803, giving it an estimated manufacture of 1915. She's neat; the finish is in amazing shape if you can keep it polished but the thing attracts sulfur like a magnet and goes blue with tarnish very quickly. I was going to learn to play Eb on this and just never got around to it. She was an antique fair rescue that I got cheaply, and it can be yours cheaply in kind. No case. $250.
H.N. White King Silver 1240 - she's a bell-front three-banger. Was a spare horn for whenever I was feeling too lazy to bring out the 6/4 monsters. Body is in great condition and almost completely free of dents (she got the usual outstanding TLC from Best Repair in Oakland), but there's a small ding in the leadpipe and the plate is pretty worn. Serial number is 59280. Note this horn's one piece; the bell doesn't detach. No case. $450.
Conn 20J w/Sousaphone bell - this was a random Craigslist find - it's a 20J 6/4 body with a 38K bell. It's a goofy little mutant, but if anyone needs a BAT to add to their arsenal this would be an easy way to do it. Her plate's worn but she plays just fine. Probably would benefit from some TLC in the shop, the bell could be trued a bit and the leadpipe may warrant replacing. No tuning bits, but there is a case for the body. Willing to part them as well if anyone just wants the body or the bell. $550 for both pieces.
And if anyone's interested I have lots of parts for the old Yamaha Airlift sousaphone stands - enough for one complete setup, and lots of assorted pieces on top of that.
Pictures are located here
Horns are located in San Francisco. Buyer pays shipping, but I can deliver free anywhere in the SF/Alameda/Marin counties.
Let me know if there's any interest, cheers!
Martin Handcraft Eb Raincatcher Sousaphone - this is a real oddball find. The serial number on the coil is 65364, and on the bell is 55243. Know some of the earlier Martin serial numbers are a bit murky but my understanding is that this horn was made in the early '20s -- though the silver plate's in nice shape. Truly never seen anything like it. If anyone's interested I'll get it out of storage to take some fresh photos. No case. $1000.
Kanstul 5/4 Marching Tuba - boy do I hate to part ways with this one. Acquired from Charles Hargett, the Kanstul head of sales in 2019 as Kanstul was winding down operations. She's beautiful; plate is in perfect condition, has a case for the body + a bonnet for the bell. She'd be a blast for a former corps player or a Sousaphone player who wants more of that bazooka form factor. Charles mentioned at the time this was the horn they brought to shows like NAMM, so it may even be the same one in all the sales videos you can find online on the old Kanstul socials. Like new condition. She's a gem, and she deserves better than I can give her. $4800.
Holton Eb Tuba - I believe this is the Model 92 Monster - The serial number is 31803, giving it an estimated manufacture of 1915. She's neat; the finish is in amazing shape if you can keep it polished but the thing attracts sulfur like a magnet and goes blue with tarnish very quickly. I was going to learn to play Eb on this and just never got around to it. She was an antique fair rescue that I got cheaply, and it can be yours cheaply in kind. No case. $250.
H.N. White King Silver 1240 - she's a bell-front three-banger. Was a spare horn for whenever I was feeling too lazy to bring out the 6/4 monsters. Body is in great condition and almost completely free of dents (she got the usual outstanding TLC from Best Repair in Oakland), but there's a small ding in the leadpipe and the plate is pretty worn. Serial number is 59280. Note this horn's one piece; the bell doesn't detach. No case. $450.
Conn 20J w/Sousaphone bell - this was a random Craigslist find - it's a 20J 6/4 body with a 38K bell. It's a goofy little mutant, but if anyone needs a BAT to add to their arsenal this would be an easy way to do it. Her plate's worn but she plays just fine. Probably would benefit from some TLC in the shop, the bell could be trued a bit and the leadpipe may warrant replacing. No tuning bits, but there is a case for the body. Willing to part them as well if anyone just wants the body or the bell. $550 for both pieces.
And if anyone's interested I have lots of parts for the old Yamaha Airlift sousaphone stands - enough for one complete setup, and lots of assorted pieces on top of that.
Pictures are located here
Horns are located in San Francisco. Buyer pays shipping, but I can deliver free anywhere in the SF/Alameda/Marin counties.
Let me know if there's any interest, cheers!