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SOLD
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:19 pm
by ajmtuba
For sale is my B&H Imperial 3+1 compensating E flat tuba. 15" bell, serial number dates it to the 1930's. I purchased the horn this past June, and between the birth of our second daughter and some changes in my work & playing schedules, the horn has sat. It comes with a serviceable hard case and, due to having the smaller lead pipe, a Dennis Wick 5 mouthpiece. The horn does need a bath, and the valves need aligned. Shipping via Greyhound, or I am willing to drive into 6 hours from Cleveland with gas/toll money instead.
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Asking $
1400 o.b.o plus greyhound shipping. Prefer cash or PayPal.
Please email me at tubawookie AT gmail DOT com with any questions
Re: FS B&H Imperial 3+1 Eb
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:05 pm
by ken k
do you know if that is the original tuning slide? it looks longer than usual?
ken k
Re: FS B&H Imperial 3+1 Eb
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:07 pm
by ajmtuba
Not 100% sure but considering it's length I don't believe it is.
Re: FS B&H Imperial 3+1 Eb
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 9:47 am
by ajmtuba
BUMP! Updated price. Please feel free to email with any questions!
Re: FS B&H Imperial 3+1 Eb
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:07 am
by Peach
ken k wrote:do you know if that is the original tuning slide? it looks longer than usual?
ken k
Tubas around this time were built in High Pitch in the UK so the long legs lower the pitch to modern.
I've seen quite a lot of Yorks with a loop in the main slide which can be used or not allowing high or low pitch from the period.
Unfortunately modern pitch frequently sits between these two options but that's another matter...
These old Boosey's are often great if the valves are solid.
Re: FS B&H Imperial 3+1 Eb
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:44 am
by ajmtuba
BUMP! I would like to move the horn sooner rather than later. Make an offer if interested, any reasonable offer will be considered!
Re: FS B&H Imperial 3+1 Eb
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:33 pm
by J.c. Sherman
ajmtuba wrote:Not 100% sure but considering it's length I don't believe it is.
These came with low and high pitch slides... the high was too high, and the low was too low. IIRC, this one was just right.
Re: FS B&H Imperial 3+1 Eb
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:11 pm
by ajmtuba
BUMP! New price, make an offer!
Re: FS B&H Imperial 3+1 Eb
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:31 pm
by ajmtuba
BUMP!
Re: FS B&H Imperial 3+1 Eb
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 6:39 am
by ColeGAnderson
I recently bought one of these horns and it has been an absolute pleasure to play. The tone is beautiful and has a real clarity to it. Your horn looks to be in great shape and 1500$ is great price for such a great horn. Good luck with your sale!
Re: FS B&H Imperial 3+1 Eb
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:55 am
by ajmtuba
BUMP for updated price. $1400, will consider any offer within reason.
Re: FS B&H Imperial 3+1 Eb
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:25 pm
by dderatz
PM Sent