maybe their student model?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gebr-Alexander- ... Sw9NdXq8lr" target="_blank
A similar one appeared some time ago for an equally astronomical price, here:
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Mini-Alexander BBb
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Heavy_Metal
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Mini-Alexander BBb
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
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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toobagrowl
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Re: Mini-Alexander BBb
I'm generally not into top action tubas. But this one (being an Alex BBb) appeals to me for some reason. The pistons are probably made by B&M, but everything else looks Alex to me. Seems like a full 4/4 tuba to me. Dunno how accurate the given specs are, but they say: [Valve]Bore = 21 mm (.826"), Bell diameter = 41.8 cm (16.54"), Height = 106 cm (41.7"). The price is down to a $2,990 BIN. It was much higher. Still a little pricey for a 3v used BBb, even though I'm sure it's a nice tuba. But at least the seller offers free shipping. If I had extra money floating around... 
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bort
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Re: Mini-Alexander BBb
Best looking 3v upright I've ever seen! 
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Ace
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Re: Mini-Alexander BBb
Description says made of unlacquered yellow brass, but tuba appears to have lots of lacquer on it. Oh well, at least it has been "cleaned and tuned".
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