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This forum is for buying or selling your personal equipment. Sponsored selling is allowed as well. All ads are required to have the following information: Price (even for trades), brand, model, and location (City and State, for instruments, not accessories). It is acceptable to link to an external ad if you are promoting a sale of your personal equipment. No Ebay auctions, but "Buy It Now" listings are fine. Photos are HIGHLY suggested as well, and may be hosted on Google Drive, or elsewhere. If you see an ad that does not meet these criteria, please report it.
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tubazach07
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth
That's a very beautiful Martin! I have not seen many in that nice of a condition. Who ever buys it is going to have a great tuba that is perfect for any large ensemble playing. I currently use mine for windensemble and military ceremoneis. My conductor and low brass section loves the sound.
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Tom Coffey
- 3 valves
- Posts: 389
- Joined: Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:40 pm
- Location: Cleveland
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth
Martins were "Cadillac" horns. I am not sure how many people still know that. What a beautiful example!
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Tubajug
- 5 valves
- Posts: 1712
- Joined: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:23 pm
- Location: Lincoln, NE
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth
0.750" bore?
Jordan
King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's probably not for you.
King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's probably not for you.
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bort
- 6 valves
- Posts: 11223
- Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2004 11:08 pm
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth
That looks amazing!!
I feel terrible for you that you have to sell it.
I feel terrible for you that you have to sell it.
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tofu
- 5 valves
- Posts: 1998
- Joined: Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:59 pm
- Location: One toke over the line...
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth
Very nice - is that original condition or was it refinished?
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eupher61
- 6 valves
- Posts: 2790
- Joined: Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:37 pm
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth
It had been refinished at some point befure I bought it.
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bisontuba
- 6 valves
- Posts: 4320
- Joined: Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:55 am
- Location: Bottom of Lake Erie
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth
Beautiful instrument!
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dobiefeld
- bugler
- Posts: 45
- Joined: Thu Aug 16, 2012 6:27 pm
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth
Wow - just gorgeous. If only ...
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edsel585960
- 5 valves
- Posts: 1512
- Joined: Sun Oct 09, 2011 4:28 pm
- Location: SW Florida
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth
Time to mortgage the house. 
Absolutely gorgeous horn!
Absolutely gorgeous horn!Conn 20-21 J
Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
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Paul Scott
- pro musician
- Posts: 479
- Joined: Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:11 am
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth
I've never seen a .750 bore Martin. Their large bore was .712. At what point are you measuring the bore?
Adjunct Tuba Professor
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
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tubazach07
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth price change. Last chance!
Bump for a awesome Martin. If anyone is looking for a 6/4 tuba that plays circles around other 6/4 tubas that are twice the price this is the tuba to buy. I have not played this tuba but I have played many like it and I have never played a Martin that didnt play well(as long as the valves are aligned). I hate that the current tuba trend is all about CC 6/4 tubas being the only tuba to be used in a orchestra. I would have no problem using my 3 valve top action Martin in any orchestra setting. Of course having a 4th valve does make things alot easier.
P.s.
I have found that the sellsmanberger symphony works really well with Martin tubas.
P.s.
I have found that the sellsmanberger symphony works really well with Martin tubas.
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roweenie
- pro musician
- Posts: 2165
- Joined: Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:17 am
- Location: Waiting on a vintage tow truck
Re: FS: Martin Mammoth: price change.
I hate to break it to you, but using a tape measure to measure an accurate bore is basically useless.
The difference between .750 and .712 is .038. To give you a reference, .03125 is 1/32". I'd say it's pretty difficult to judge a difference this small, especially when using the wonky end of a tape measure (I don't even use the end of a tape measure when cutting two by fours for framing).
You can buy a digital caliper at Homey Depot for about $15 to $20 - it's a good investment, especially when measuring the bore of a horn you are trying to sell for over $5000.
When it comes to Martin tubas (among other things), Paul knows of what he speaks.
(BTW, from what I can see in your picture, the bore appears to look smaller than 3/4". Are you sure you are measuring the inside diameter of the tubing?)
The difference between .750 and .712 is .038. To give you a reference, .03125 is 1/32". I'd say it's pretty difficult to judge a difference this small, especially when using the wonky end of a tape measure (I don't even use the end of a tape measure when cutting two by fours for framing).
You can buy a digital caliper at Homey Depot for about $15 to $20 - it's a good investment, especially when measuring the bore of a horn you are trying to sell for over $5000.
When it comes to Martin tubas (among other things), Paul knows of what he speaks.
(BTW, from what I can see in your picture, the bore appears to look smaller than 3/4". Are you sure you are measuring the inside diameter of the tubing?)
"Even a broken clock is right twice a day".