FS: 1970's B&S Symphonie F tuba **SOLD**
Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 4:09 pm
Hey everybody!
For sale here is a very special horn, my 1970’s era B&S “Symphonie” F Tuba.
Gold brass, six valves, with a bell kranz. I don’t know a lot about the history of this horn, except that the previous owner was a tuba player who’s first name was “Kelly” and that he played in the Colorado Springs Symphony. That orchestra would later fold, then be reborn as the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. I bought this instrument, which was in pretty rough shape at the time, from his widow, who was selling it on consignment through Kolacny Music in Denver.
It has some squirrely pitch things, like most F tubas do. Definitely not “plug in and play”, but if you put in the work you’ll be rewarded. The sound is really nice. Especially in the middle and upper range. If you are interested in this horn, you probably already know that this is how it goes with these.
$7,000 firm
Pictures here: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/2hj4h22x056m ... qZAFv__b5a" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
Contact me at dan_c4 (at) yahoo.com
F.A.Q.
Isn’t that price a little high?
I know everyone likes to haggle, but this horn is really special to me and I’m not going to let it go very easily. About a month ago, there was a five valve one on the board for about 6. Maybe a year ago, I heard about one like this one selling for around 8. These instruments are uncommon, and I think it’s fair.
Are you interested in a trade?
No. Reason I’m selling is that this poor thing just gathers dust around here. I’ve been too busy trying to make a living these days to pursue my “tuba career” very much. Don’t want to trade it for another horn that will also just gather dust. It needs to be in the hands of someone who will play it more. This instrument needs to be heard!
What’s with the coins?
A previous owner had those attached. I never even notice they are there, though they could probably be removed pretty easily by a repair person.
Any custom work?
When I bought the horn it needed a little mini overhaul. Alan Harvey, of the Wyoming Symphony and Cheyenne Symphony, built a new linkage for it. That must have been about eight years ago now. It’s held up really well. Someone also put a thumb pull ring on the fourth valve slide for if you want to move it during playing.
How can I get this horn?
We drive! I’m willing to drive several hours to meet you. Just ask, and we can try and figure something out. I’m located in Central Florida. If there is a music school or something half way between me and you, that usually works out as a good meet up site.
How can I pay?
I would prefer cashier’s check.
Send any other questions to my email. You may PM me on the board, but I don’t check that as frequently.
For sale here is a very special horn, my 1970’s era B&S “Symphonie” F Tuba.
Gold brass, six valves, with a bell kranz. I don’t know a lot about the history of this horn, except that the previous owner was a tuba player who’s first name was “Kelly” and that he played in the Colorado Springs Symphony. That orchestra would later fold, then be reborn as the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. I bought this instrument, which was in pretty rough shape at the time, from his widow, who was selling it on consignment through Kolacny Music in Denver.
It has some squirrely pitch things, like most F tubas do. Definitely not “plug in and play”, but if you put in the work you’ll be rewarded. The sound is really nice. Especially in the middle and upper range. If you are interested in this horn, you probably already know that this is how it goes with these.
$7,000 firm
Pictures here: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/2hj4h22x056m ... qZAFv__b5a" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
Contact me at dan_c4 (at) yahoo.com
F.A.Q.
Isn’t that price a little high?
I know everyone likes to haggle, but this horn is really special to me and I’m not going to let it go very easily. About a month ago, there was a five valve one on the board for about 6. Maybe a year ago, I heard about one like this one selling for around 8. These instruments are uncommon, and I think it’s fair.
Are you interested in a trade?
No. Reason I’m selling is that this poor thing just gathers dust around here. I’ve been too busy trying to make a living these days to pursue my “tuba career” very much. Don’t want to trade it for another horn that will also just gather dust. It needs to be in the hands of someone who will play it more. This instrument needs to be heard!
What’s with the coins?
A previous owner had those attached. I never even notice they are there, though they could probably be removed pretty easily by a repair person.
Any custom work?
When I bought the horn it needed a little mini overhaul. Alan Harvey, of the Wyoming Symphony and Cheyenne Symphony, built a new linkage for it. That must have been about eight years ago now. It’s held up really well. Someone also put a thumb pull ring on the fourth valve slide for if you want to move it during playing.
How can I get this horn?
We drive! I’m willing to drive several hours to meet you. Just ask, and we can try and figure something out. I’m located in Central Florida. If there is a music school or something half way between me and you, that usually works out as a good meet up site.
How can I pay?
I would prefer cashier’s check.
Send any other questions to my email. You may PM me on the board, but I don’t check that as frequently.