FS: Hirsbrunner HB-2 (HB290) C Tuba – 5 Valves (1986) - 10 000$ USD
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2026 3:00 pm
For sale: Hirsbrunner HB-2 (HB290) C Tuba, 5 valves, built in 1986 (probably made by Peter / the father).
• Valves recently cleaned and aligned by renowned Quebec technician Michel Bathalon
• Original brass/plastic composite valves still installed
• Despite the original valves, the valves have never stuck during my ownership
• 5th valve tubing has been modified to a straight configuration instead of the original loop
• Includes a gig bag
Location: Canada, Quebec - at approximately 1 hour from the Stanstead border
Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/R3AZd8rcboE3RFAm7
Price: $10,000 USD (not CAD) + shipping - negotiable
Used Hirsbrunner C and F tubas have recently been listed for around $12,000–$14,000 USD.
My asking price is $10,000 USD, as this instrument still has its original brass/plastic composite valves. That said, I have never experienced any sticking issues with them, and they should be more than adequate for 98% of players... or if someone chooses to invest in a set of modern metal valves, the market for used tubas continues to rise, so there's a good chance it could be worth $16,000–17,000 USD in ten years. Lol.
I'm selling the HB since I have 2 others C tubas
Please PM me for additional information, photos.
Note: This tuba has not yet been listed on Facebook. It will be posted there next Monday (2026-06-15)
Merci / Thank you
• Valves recently cleaned and aligned by renowned Quebec technician Michel Bathalon
• Original brass/plastic composite valves still installed
• Despite the original valves, the valves have never stuck during my ownership
• 5th valve tubing has been modified to a straight configuration instead of the original loop
• Includes a gig bag
Location: Canada, Quebec - at approximately 1 hour from the Stanstead border
Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/R3AZd8rcboE3RFAm7
Price: $10,000 USD (not CAD) + shipping - negotiable
Used Hirsbrunner C and F tubas have recently been listed for around $12,000–$14,000 USD.
My asking price is $10,000 USD, as this instrument still has its original brass/plastic composite valves. That said, I have never experienced any sticking issues with them, and they should be more than adequate for 98% of players... or if someone chooses to invest in a set of modern metal valves, the market for used tubas continues to rise, so there's a good chance it could be worth $16,000–17,000 USD in ten years. Lol.
I'm selling the HB since I have 2 others C tubas
Please PM me for additional information, photos.
Note: This tuba has not yet been listed on Facebook. It will be posted there next Monday (2026-06-15)
Merci / Thank you