Looking for a horn

tubajoe · Post by **tubajoe** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 3:29 am

Greetings tubafriends...

A student of mine just got into one of the "top" studios for undergrad, and I am helping her find a horn.

We are looking for a pro model 4/4 CC... the usual deal. We are checking the usual places, but if anyone knows of any other ideas or leads, please drop me a an email joe@tubajoe.com

thanks!

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 4:24 pm

Some outfit in Arizona picked up a lot of The Brasswind's "B/C" stock recently. I spoke with a friend who just received the little Weril 3/4 BBb for about $1500. It needs a little work (like adding the water key on the first valve slide that they somehow forgot and resoldering a bad slide joint).

Unless anyone here remembers the name of the place, I'll try to run it down for you. You might be able to find a pretty good deal for your student there.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 5:12 pm

I'm sure you've checked out the For Sale section here, but there is newer Alexander CC in great shape up for grabs. It's likely a fantastic tuba, and nothing in the world sounds like an Alexander.

averagejoe · Post by **averagejoe** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:50 pm

I bought my horn from Mr. Fedderly at Baltimore Brass. The dealings were very reasonable and he was helpful. I just checked their site and there are a few interesting tubas on it including a conn 52j that is used but looks really new. There is also a miraphone 184 that looks old but who knows, you might love the sound, and it's a 5 valve CC for under 4000 bucks. Best of luck!

tubajoe · Post by **tubajoe** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:52 am

Thanks folks! I've had some really nice responses... keep em coming...!