That's an interesting picture. I like the idea of more colors than silver or brass/gold for a tuba. bloke's 'Bloke-o-phone Mk II' is great looking and probably adds to the fun on the gigs he plays.
Did the builders use a very careful masking job? or some other way of applying the finish? Wonder how it would be touched up after a repair.
Not sure if it is going up in value but you never know...
They blue it!
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Re: They blue it! a second time
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the blue whale has surfaced for a second time last time it was one of a kind for $7500
the blue whale has surfaced for a second time last time it was one of a kind for $7500
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Re: They blue it!
Smurftastic!
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Re: They blue it!
It that a light blue lacquer or some sort of paint over the brass? It looks pretty opaque for a lacquer finish...
and How does He determine which Words will be Capitalized?
and How does He determine which Words will be Capitalized?
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Re: They blue it!
Have a look at his other items there is a house for sale as well local pick up only 

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Re: They blue it!
If you've ever tried to ship a house, you know how that goes. I'd insist on local pickup AND the wife must be brought along, returns are a giant hassle.sousaphone68 wrote:Have a look at his other items there is a house for sale as well local pick up only
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Re: They blue it!
Where are they ever going to find a buyer for that who wouldn't be embarrassed to show up with it?
About the only thing I can think of is the pep band at UNC-CH. Too bad (for the seller) it's not a sousaphone.
About the only thing I can think of is the pep band at UNC-CH. Too bad (for the seller) it's not a sousaphone.
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Re: They blue it!
No, but its price is too high for what is likely a very average, at best, tuba.
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Re: They blue it!
For pep band, you might want this one:talleyrand wrote:About the only thing I can think of is the pep band at UNC-CH. Too bad (for the seller) it's not a sousaphone.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BUESCHER-SELMER ... 27ca78943c" target="_blank
or this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KING-Bb-SOUSAPH ... 27ca78943a" target="_blank
or whatever would match your school colors.
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Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
1976 Sonora (B&S 101) 4-rotor BBb
1964 Conn 20J/21J BBb (one body, both bells)
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Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
1976 Sonora (B&S 101) 4-rotor BBb
1964 Conn 20J/21J BBb (one body, both bells)
~1904 York 3P BBb Helicon
Old Alex Comp.F, in shop