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WTB: Decent inexpensive 3 valve BBb tuba
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:36 am
by Lew
One of my section mates in a couple of the bands I'm in is looking for an inexpensive, around $1000, BBb tuba to replace the beater he has been playing. He has been playing on an old, beat up King 1140 that plays OK, but needs a lot of work. I suggested that he just get it repaired, but he thinks he would like to replace it.
3 valves would be fine and he would prefer pistons to rotaries. If you have something that might fit the bill, or know where I might find one let me know.
Thanks!
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:57 am
by jacobg
Check out
www.dillonmusic.com
They have a BBb tuba I put on consignment for $900.
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 11:33 am
by Lew
Thanks, but he would rather buy an older "name" brand horn than one of these Chinese horns. Even if their quality is getting better, he's uncomfortable taking the chance.
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:56 pm
by Joe Baker
Paul M wrote:They're Chinese? Ah never mind then.
I couldn't find the brand.
NEW + LOW PRICE + NO BRAND (or unfamiliar brand) =
Chinese or Indian, PROBABLY junk.
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Joe Baker, who is at least qualifying his statement after hearing SOME encouraging reports on SOME Chinese instruments.
Try harder
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 3:09 pm
by Uncle Buck
I suggest trying harder (not to imply that you haven't already)to convince him to repair his King 1140. It's less of a gamble, not knowing what he might end up with buying a used horn. With a repair, he can guarantee he will be moving into something better than he is currently playing.
Maybe this website can help convince him.
http://www.oberloh.com/silvermirafoneeconojob.htm
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 1:57 pm
by ken k
Have your buddy call Harv's Happy Horns 610-369-8844 (in PA) to see about another horn. Harv could either trade or fix up the King.
Is the king a 3 valve in front? I am not familiar with the model designation.
ken k
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:55 pm
by Lew
The King is their 3 top action valve convertable. It is a relatively small horn and after speaking with him again he is looking for something a little larger, although top action valves would be fine. I know that at his price point it will be tough to find something good, but it's doable.