FS: Hawkes and Son 3+1 Compensating Eb Tuba (REDUCED)

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FS: Hawkes and Son 3+1 Compensating Eb Tuba (REDUCED)

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Up for sale is my Hawkes & Son 3+1 Compensating Eb tuba. Based on the serial number it was made in the late 1920s. From the engraving on the bell, it was made on Denman Street by Picadilly Circus in London. Hawkes & Son later joined up with Boosey & Company to create Boosey & Hawkes.

This tuba has a small shank mouthpiece receiver, but my PT-48 fits in it well enough to play. The lower register of this tuba has a nice fat sound! It's a great tuba, but I don't play Eb and it needs a new home where it can be better appreciated. I bought it on a bit of a whim to restore it, and maybe learn a little Eb, and it's now to the point where it looks nice and plays well (although it's still nearly 90 years old!).

I apologize for the stickers on the case, they were there when I got it. The case isn't the best, but it's functional for storage. The horn is located in mid-Michigan, and can be shipped by the buyer's preference at the buyer's expense or picked up in person. I also have a spiral-bound copy of The Music Educator's Basic Method for the Eb Tuba I can throw in with it if you'd like.

I'm not necessarily looking to make a profit on this tuba, I'd just like to get my initial investment back. Make an offer if you're interested and you think it's fair! Pictures of the tuba can be found at the link below:
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EDIT: I didn't put a price because I'm not terribly sure what it's worth to be honest. I've gotten a couple questions regarding the price, so I guess I'll say to recoup my costs I'm asking $1,500 OBO. Like I said, I'm not sure what it's actually worth so if that's outrageous or you think I'm a sucker, please let me know :lol:

EDIT 2: Price reduced to $1,300 OBO.
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Re: FS: Hawkes and Son 3+1 Compensating Eb Tuba (REDUCED)

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Bump, price reduced.
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Re: FS: Hawkes and Son 3+1 Compensating Eb Tuba (REDUCED)

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