FS: Silver Alexander 163 BBb

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Matt Ransom
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FS: Silver Alexander 163 BBb

Post by Matt Ransom »

I'm guessing this horn is from the 50's or 60's. It is a project instrument. Yes, the bell kranz is there with Gebr. Alexander Mainz engraved on it. Lightweight for its size. The leadpipe needs to be replaced to make it playable. Leadpipe has been patched numerous times and it currently leaks.
The bell has been damaged and fixed numerous times, but no cracks and the kranz is solid. Lots of dents and dings. The worst are in the pics.
The tuba is NOT PLAYABLE as it is. It needs extensive work. The valves are free and the clocksprings work. Some slides are stuck. It needs a total overhaul.
$1800 OBO. I'll ship via FedEx or UPS, but your payment clears first and you pay the shipping cost. I do have a box.
The tuba is in Winston-Salem, NC.
Pics are here http://s509.photobucket.com/user/fjtuba ... t=9&page=1
Contact email is mwrv (at) mindspring (dot) com

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Heavy_Metal
5 valves
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Location: Baltimore, MD, USA

Re: FS: Silver Alexander 163 BBb

Post by Heavy_Metal »

Alex fans take note- this would probably be worth fixing............ :tuba:
Principal tuba, Bel Air Community Band
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
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jeopardymaster
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Location: Ft Thomas, KY

Re: FS: Silver Alexander 163 BBb

Post by jeopardymaster »

Sending pm.
Gnagey CC, VMI Neptune 4098 CC, Mirafone 184-5U CC and 56 Bb, Besson 983 EEb and euphonium, King marching baritone, Alexander 163 BBb, Conn 71H/112H bass trombone, Olds Recording tenor trombone.
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