Hirsbrunner BBb 3 to 5 valve conversion project (photo's)

[Curmudgeon]

I don't know Hirsbrunner very well - would this compare to any actual factory HB's?

It would be the equivalent of a 5 valve HBS192, I would imagine. They're very nice tubas. Peter Hirsbrunner once said it was probably one of the best designs they've ever made.

No wonder the Chinese copied these.

[bloke]

' just curious...

' acquisition cost + conversion cost...??

bloke " 'no answer' as an answer is acceptable. This really isn't any of my business."

[mark38655]

Beautiful tuba!!!

[tooba]

Nice tuba

[Wilco]

' just curious...

' acquisition cost + conversion cost...??

bloke " 'no answer' as an answer is acceptable. This really isn't any of my business."

Ratio is 1:2 ballpark... 'not reallly an answer'

[J.c. Sherman]

I wish I had the cash for your comp valve block.

Are they for sale?

J.c.S.

[bloke]

' just curious...

' acquisition cost + conversion cost...??

bloke " 'no answer' as an answer is acceptable. This really isn't any of my business."

Ratio is 1:2 ballpark... 'not reallly an answer'

Is "overall, about 4X as expensive as the Chinese copy, but about 1/2 the cost of a new instrument" roughly in the ballpark?

[atelier De Wilde]

Hello,

i'm very glad with the positive comments on this revision.
On facebook you can find more pictures of this job, http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?s ... 613&type=3.
The old valve set from the tuba of Wilco is not for sale, but we did this revision once more and i have
1 complete set, with tubing etc. 1 set with only the cilinderblock.
I will do a other make over with the same modl tuba, and also a older type HBS Comet also 3 valve compensator.
For those who have interest in a valve set or tuba, you can contact us at.

info@brassatelierdewilde.nl

our website: www.brassatelierdewilde.nl

Roland de Wilde