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Trader backed out, putting this up for sale.

Four valves, 1960s vintage, in very fine condition. Minibal style linkage conversion, decent Alex intonation (1-3 for G and D in staff, no main slide kicker needed), .812" bore, huge dark sound. Crazy low register. This one has an extra-large lead pipe but comes with an adapter that will fit modern mouthpieces. Includes Soundwear gig bag.

Asking $4,000 plus shipping (buyer responsibility). Located in Louisville KY.

Here are some more pics. The rotor casings are bronze. There is a missing strap ring on the back. There is lacquer (perhaps aftermarket?) that is about 50% remaining, but the underlying brass is in very good shape. No red rot. This tuba belonged to a former Army bandsman and was babied by him.

Let me speak a bit about the intonation. With three uncommon alternate fingerings (bottom line G, middle line D and top space G all played 1+3), this is one of the most in-tune tubas I have owned, no bull. This spring and summer I worked on finding a CC that was right for me - I went through a Cerveny Piggy, 186 clone, Rudy 3/4, Mirafone 184, and this fella. Out of all those, only the 186 clone had better intonation than the Alex (with the alternate fingerings). I sat down and made a tendency chart for each one. Without the alternate fingerings, the G's are lippable (maybe 10-15c flat) but D is horrendous (about 35 cents flat). In technical passages and in the middle of runs, G works well open, but 1+3 is good when you're sitting on a donut. D basically always needs to be played 1+3. So, there's your Alex caveat. You need to employ some other common sense alternates besides the aforementioned ones - 12 for E and 23 for Eb in the staff, stuff like that.

Low register: Low F works well with 124 push 1, low E is spot-on with 234, low Eb works well with 134 pull 1. I do not really miss the fifth valve on this one. Great pedal tones, and C# two lines below the staff centers nicely with 24. False tones work nicely - near-pedal D with 12 and Db with 23.

Beautiful tuba!!

Those paddle extenders are clever!

Yes, they are nifty and not as noticeable as coins. Everything on this tuba works extremely well. Valves are quiet, good compression, slides are smooth. I would probably vent the first valve if I was going to keep it. I had a number of projects planned for this tuba, but I have too many tubas, an engagement ring to buy, and so on.

I will consider all offers.

Gorgeous tuba!

Reminds me of this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_DgcWjzQKg

Bump. Price negotiable, all offers considered. Tuba is located in Louisville, KY and I can drive up to ~6 hours to meet for a sale. I am wary of shipping, but would be willing to discuss the possibilities with a serious buyer.

Bump for a great classic tuba.

New Year's Bump for an Alex.....very fair price!

My no-nonsense price is $4,000 firm. Need to move this soon. Buyer pays shipping if you want to risk it.

I absolutely would, if I were anywhere nearby. I can't believe this is still available!

Bump. Fund my honeymoon.

Great deal!

Bump. Some recent interest but nothing concrete. Might entertain trades for an Eb if the tuba is right.

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Bump...

All offers and trades considered. Would like to move this soon.

Bump... can't believe this hasn't sold yet

Bump...

I pulled this out the other day and gave it a whirl. Buy this before I change my mind.

With a smaller mouthpiece (PT-64), I find that the 13 fingering for first line G is not necessary.