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John Packer 379FF FS (photos added)
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:45 pm
by vurltuba
For sell at $4400 is a John Packer 379FF tuba.
This is a demo instrument that had two miniscule dents removed from the bell flare. Specs are listed below:
JP379 Sterling FF Tuba
Key : F
Bore : 0.748" - 0.827" (19-21mm)
Bell : 16.535" (420mm), High grade 80:20 brass
Valves : 4+1 Rotary Valves
Finishes : Gold Lacquer
Re: John Packer 379FF FS
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 12:15 am
by vurltuba
Bump for a very nice playing PT-10 style FF tuba. Very efficient playing, robust sounding instrument with outstanding hardware. Plays easy below the staff.
Spent 2 hours last week comparing this horn to a friend's Mirafone and my PT-10. We both agreed that it is an excellent horn for the price.
Pictures to come tomorrow.
Re: John Packer 379FF FS
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:54 pm
by vurltuba
Bump
Re: John Packer 379FF FS
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 5:35 pm
by Toobist
Did someone miss their cue to begin a fascinating discussion about F vs. FF and the appropriate nomenclature?
Re: John Packer 379FF FS
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:05 pm
by vurltuba
I think that you started the nomenclature conversation. Bass vs contra -bass?
Re: John Packer 379FF FS
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:15 pm
by Toobist
vurltuba wrote:I think that you started the nomenclature conversation. Bass vs contra -bass?
No indeed. I was just sure one or two individuals who always seem to chime in about it might have done so by now.
Lemme just bump your ad.
Re: John Packer 379FF FS (Photos added)
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:17 pm
by vurltuba
Below is a Dropbox link to photos of the John Packer Sterling JP379 FF tuba.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4z4m9zdrpkne ... Wr29a?dl=0" target="_blank