FS: pt10p
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:33 pm
For sale: PT10 piston valve, old valve set
The horn was purchased 9 years ago, and until now was the best F (all things considered) that I've ever played. I'm getting rid of it because I just bought the best F I've played, so I really have no use for it any longer other than for sentimental reasons. As far as the "all things considered", this primarily takes into account sound, response, and intonation.
The instrument has seen some wear and tear, though it is cosmetic. There are a number of dings and dents, mostly from flying. There is also some lacquer wear. However, I took it to Custom Music 2 weeks ago and Kevin Powers said that it's in great shape for its age. The dents are admittedly not terribly attractive, but again, they're cosmetic.
As most people are not familiar with these tubas, I would say the the best tuba on the market to compare it to would be the Gronitz PF, but I still like this one better. The sound is a good blend of German and American, and unlike the Gronitz and even the newer pt10p (larger valve section), it has a very clear core to the sound.
That all being said, it is an extremely even and versatile horn. I have worked with it orchestrally just as much if not more than in chamber and solo music. This is possible not only because of the ease of the low register, but also because it has the weight to support a section very well.
The horn is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Please email or pm for more details. While I don't have pictures yet, I will post these in the coming week.
The horn was purchased 9 years ago, and until now was the best F (all things considered) that I've ever played. I'm getting rid of it because I just bought the best F I've played, so I really have no use for it any longer other than for sentimental reasons. As far as the "all things considered", this primarily takes into account sound, response, and intonation.
The instrument has seen some wear and tear, though it is cosmetic. There are a number of dings and dents, mostly from flying. There is also some lacquer wear. However, I took it to Custom Music 2 weeks ago and Kevin Powers said that it's in great shape for its age. The dents are admittedly not terribly attractive, but again, they're cosmetic.
As most people are not familiar with these tubas, I would say the the best tuba on the market to compare it to would be the Gronitz PF, but I still like this one better. The sound is a good blend of German and American, and unlike the Gronitz and even the newer pt10p (larger valve section), it has a very clear core to the sound.
That all being said, it is an extremely even and versatile horn. I have worked with it orchestrally just as much if not more than in chamber and solo music. This is possible not only because of the ease of the low register, but also because it has the weight to support a section very well.
The horn is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Please email or pm for more details. While I don't have pictures yet, I will post these in the coming week.
