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I have decided to sell the three F tubas I acquired from the former principal tubist of the Boston Symphony, Kilton Vinal Smith. I am selling all of these as a package for $12,000 or $11,250 if the buyer will pick them up upon purchase. I am located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Pictured from left to right:
Kruspe, 5 valve. This was Mr. Smith's main instrument until his retirement in 1965. I have used this tuba on auditions and in performance.
Alexander, 4 valve. Beautiful sound with the typical Alexander intonation issues.
C.F. Schmidt, 4 valve. This tuba has no identifiable markings, but I have been told by several professionals that based on the main tuning slide and bell configuration, it was indeed made by the Schmidt company.
Please send me a p.m. if interested.

Gary Ofenloch
Principal tuba (retired) Utah Symphony

Gary, who is playing at Utah now? You were great when you had the chair.

Ace

Ace wrote:Gary, who is playing at Utah now? You were great when you had the chair.

Ace

The position is currently listed as vacant on their website. Before the lock down, I believe that Derek Fenstermacher had been invited to do some concerts.

Gary, is this one of the compensating Alex F tubas?

No, the Alex does not have a compensating valve setup. I'm not sure when any of these horns were made, but I'm guessing somewhere between 1915 and 1925. If anyone has a better idea based on these pictures, I would be interested to know!

These instruments have been sold.

Gary Ofenloch