York Tubas for sale
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:26 am
I have 2 York Tubas that I would like to offer for sale. We all know the York legend, and that genuine York tubas are not plentiful. This is not a fire sale, these are historical instruments that have the added value of playing nicely.
1. The 1904 York, Bb, 4 upright valves, silver in finish, and viewable on the site: http://www.cooltubas.com
This is a unique, nicely tight wrap, that gives the tuba the appearance of a 3/4, yet with the 19 inch bell and sound, you'll quickly realize it's a much bigger tuba than you realized. The silver is about 90% intact and beautiful. It is worn at the contact point where you play the valves. I had it serviced at The Brass Bow, and everything works well. To have a chance to own a historical tuba like this is indeed a rare occassion.
Comes with it's original case, which is in fair/poor condition.
2. A small Eb, 3 upright valves. Again, has a large bell for it's size, purchased and serviced by Dillon's, this is about as small as a tuba can be, the bore may be around .610. If you need something small to carry around, this is for you. I've used it for 2 years, carrying it to student's lessons, you can literally put it under your arm and go. Or might be nice for you hackers and choppers, wanting to make a Fluba, or some other project. The finish on this one is not as nice, it's old, has some pits, and would probably need to be redone to have a show piece
If you've been waiting for a chance to own the Genuine Article, a real life YORK, your prayers have been answered
I can e-mail pictures on request, and will entertain offers which are serious. E-mail me at: dunelandmusic@earthlink.net
Will post pictures if I figure out how to do it
1. The 1904 York, Bb, 4 upright valves, silver in finish, and viewable on the site: http://www.cooltubas.com
This is a unique, nicely tight wrap, that gives the tuba the appearance of a 3/4, yet with the 19 inch bell and sound, you'll quickly realize it's a much bigger tuba than you realized. The silver is about 90% intact and beautiful. It is worn at the contact point where you play the valves. I had it serviced at The Brass Bow, and everything works well. To have a chance to own a historical tuba like this is indeed a rare occassion.
Comes with it's original case, which is in fair/poor condition.
2. A small Eb, 3 upright valves. Again, has a large bell for it's size, purchased and serviced by Dillon's, this is about as small as a tuba can be, the bore may be around .610. If you need something small to carry around, this is for you. I've used it for 2 years, carrying it to student's lessons, you can literally put it under your arm and go. Or might be nice for you hackers and choppers, wanting to make a Fluba, or some other project. The finish on this one is not as nice, it's old, has some pits, and would probably need to be redone to have a show piece
If you've been waiting for a chance to own the Genuine Article, a real life YORK, your prayers have been answered
I can e-mail pictures on request, and will entertain offers which are serious. E-mail me at: dunelandmusic@earthlink.net
Will post pictures if I figure out how to do it