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UPDATE: Descriptions of sold items deleted, some prices reduced, descriptions for parts and mouthpieces moved to separate thread

Open to offers on all listed items

Normally, I like to give much more thorough descriptions (i.e. complete sentences, and very detailed description of each horn and its flaws and features) but because of the sheer volume of stuff here, I've kept everything down to a bare minimum description. I'm happy to elaborate more though PM or email, though: Sousaphone9@gmail.com

*New instrument added*:
Tubas/Sousaphones:
-Martin Handcraft Mammoth Sousaphone (late 30s), lacquer, Includes original Martin neck and bits, and original bell screws, most of the original lacquer has worn to raw brass, plating on the valve sis in excellent condition, not sure if it is the original plating or if the valves have been redone in the past. Evidence of past overhauling including patches on the first valve slide, and gooseneck and bits. missing 2nd valve pull ring
$2,500
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

Euphoniums/Baritones:
-Martin Long Model Euphonium ('17) 3-valve top-action, silver, Besson leadpipe with large shank receiver, original case
Valves work but still with good compression, new valve guides, springs felts and corks (can also include a disassembled tuning trigger)
$1,000
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

Trombones:
Martin Committee Trombone (50s) Original case in good condition, some minor wear o the lacquer throughout but otherwise in great shape, and excellent playing condition
-$700
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

-Martin Magna Bass Trombone (60s) Single-valve, flat wrap, lacquer, rose brass bell, silver handslide, Bach case
playable, but could use some work, slide could use a minor adjustment, linkage is noisy, minor finish wear throughout
$750
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

-Olds Ambassador Trombone (60s) Lacquer
Most original lacquer is present, minor scratches throughout. original case
-$200
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

Trumpets:
-Indiana peashooter trumpet (Martin Troubadour) (30s) Restored silver finish (gold wash bell), replated valves, and patch on bell crook
Everything is in excellent restored condition on this horn, original case

Indiana Large-Bore trumpet (50s) 3-valve, Brushed raw brass, custom modified reverse-tuning slide
Could use new felts and corks, but ready to go otherwise
$400

Pictures of all trumpets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

Email sent!

Sousa, parts baritone, and Rudy mouthpiece are now sold
Everything else is still available!

Where are you located?

circusboy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:24 pm Where are you located?

Central Illinois. I'd be willing to drive within a few hours radius to avoid shipping on the tubas, but am willing to ship, the trumpets, trombones, and other smaller horns.

Another horn enters the fray!

A Martin Handcraft "Western" Trombone: $600
This horn is really interesting from a design standpoint, with tuning in the handslide, a slide lock on the bottom slide tube, and a turn-screw bell lock. It also has a very elegant-looking counterweight on the back of the bell crook which I really like. The tuning in the slide does make the slide heavy, so I wouldn't use this for something that requires a lot of fast movement, but the slide is in good shape considering the age, original silver plate is all there except for wear on the slide grips, and the gold was on the bell is faded, but still visible. sounds great with a bigger-than-you'd-expect , very smooth sound. includes the original case, however it's in pretty poor condition.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

Imperial trumpet is sold!
All other horns still available unless stated so in the post.
I'm open to offers on most everything listed here, and would entertain trades or partial trades for other Martins or similar horns, so if you have something that fits that bell, feel free to reach out.
Happy belated Tuba Day!

price on the Indiana peashooter trumpet?

jgoro wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 8:08 pm price on the Indiana peashooter trumpet?

Looks like I forgot to include that in the post. Thanks for the heads up. I'll edit the post accordingly.

Asking $800 but open to offers

The top action mammoth has been spoken for, however the Wessex upright bell is still available for $500

All other horns and accessories are also still available unless otherwise noted in the ad

Front-action mammoth has officially sold!

The tubas may be gone, but there's still plenty of other horns available, so feel free to reach out.

Wessex bell is sold.

Remaining items still for sale:
-Martin euphonium
-Martin baritone
-Martin Magna bass trombone
-Martin Handcraft valve trombone
-Martin Handcraft Western TIS trombone
-Olds Ambassador Trombone
-H.N. White King Altonium
-Indiana Trubadaur Trumpet
-Indiana Custom Modified Trumpet
-Martin, Bach, and Wessex mouthpieces
-Misc. Martin Mammoth Parts
(I also could be persuaded into parting with my MIM Fender Jazz Bass for any of you bass doublers out there)

I've listed the Martin Mammoth parts in more detail on the Frankentubas Facebook page, but if you are not on that page and/or want me to add more information here, feel free to reach out.

New month bump!
All the instruments listed in the previous post are still available.
Open to offers, and need to clear out some space

Holiday bump!

Some reduced prices

Descriptions of sold items deleted

Full deceptions and pictures for parts and mouthpieces added

Handcraft Valve trombone has sold!

Everything else listed is still available.

A new horn enters the mix:

50s Martin Committee Trombone in lacquer with original case
$700
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

A couple updates:

-King tuba parts are sold
-The King Alto is sold
-The Marin Baritone is on hold

Everything else still available!

Happy Easter Bump!

A couple updates:
The baritone has sold and I have additional Martin mammoth parts for sale as well, PM or email for details.

Just a quick update:
I've moved recently so all the the remaining instruments and parts are now located in the south Chicago suburbs

Mid-July bump! If you're in the Chicagoland area, feel free to come by and play-test any of these instruments. All still listed in the edited original post are still available.