WTB: old Eb tuba

[bwhitney916]

I'm looking for an old Eb tuba with front action pistons. Preferably a Conn, and preferably 4 valves, but anything with front actions pistons would be of interest, and I'm really not worried about what shape it's in. I'm just looking for a gig horn, so it doesn't need to be anything particularly nice, just (mostly) playable and A=440ish.

Anybody have anything like that kicking around that they'd like to unload?

Thanks!

[bort]

Mark, what brand is that bag? Looks kinda like a Cronkhite, but not quite...?

[bwhitney916]

Hey Mark,

That looks like a beautiful horn! I was hoping to find something for under $500, and could maybe go up to $1000 if I found the perfect thing. I can't imagine you'd want to let go of yours for that, but if you do, I will happily buy it right now

[bwhitney916]

Hey Mark,

Yeah, that's a killer horn for sure, and I am looking for a beater. That said, I'm pretty into Eb tubas these days and very rarely using F tubas, and I have a really nice Meinl Weston 45 with 5 rotors that I almost never play anymore if that was of any interest to you.

[Bob Kolada]

I have a 3 valve Conn like Mark's and a really sweet playing King.

[Bob Kolada]

http://imgur.com/xBsjE4p

[TheGoyWonder]

Cool horn Mark. Is that the medium/"Professional" model? Between Standard and Giant? Perfectly priced using the formula of doubling the value for each add'l valve, plus a couple hundred for the deluxe bag.

I just bought a mid 20's Conn Eb, likely a 12-J, very similar to the modern 12J in design and all dimensions but in Eb and with pre-valve tuning. Will review when it comes in, I haven't seen any report specific to the model. Seems like the Giant has a bad intonation rep and Standard isn't much more than a euph, so the Professional should be just right. Praying for modern pitch and tight valves in the meanwhile.

[bwhitney916]

Still hunting for an old front-action piston Eb...

[Heavy_Metal]

If it doesn't have to be piston-valve, you might consider this one. It's certainly old:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/La-Sete-4-valve ... 33a9e33974" target="_blank

[edsel585960]

Hello all,

For sale is a Conn monster/giant Eb in tarnished silver. Bell is 20" and not terribly dented. Would make for some some great parts. The bell will supposedly fit a 186 and the bell+bottom bow a King 1241/2341 (or chop it up and put it on a sousaphone ). This one does NOT seem to have an engraving, but everything looks the part (Conn).

I am asking $300+greyhound from Phoenix, AZ.

Pictures will be posted this weekend.

Please PM any questions, thanks!
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Posted in for sale.

[zangerzzz]

This one is at Baltimore Brass.

J-445 Eb Used Gemeinhardt Prototype Eb tuba, 5 Valve (4P+1R), 18" bell, .730"/.750" bore. A good, easy to play Eb Tuba for a great price. Perfect for small ensemble work! Used w/ case and gig bag. $3,000.00

It has a great low Bb.

[sousaphonehero]

what's your budget? I've been considering selling my conn 1903 5 valve Eb, but it's no beater, it's very nice





Main tuning slide lengthened for modern pitch


it would come with a custom leather gig bag



PM for more details and price

Still for sale? I know it's from a while ago, but still worth a shot.

[sousaphonehero]

Okay. Let me know if that doesn't work out for some reason. I will be ready.