I've done business with him before many times as well. Tom is a stand up guy who will work with you.lowbrassmaniac wrote:I've done business with this seller, he is legit and will Greyhound it if you ask.
Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
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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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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
Those are very nice tubas. The host band at last year's ACB convention (East Winds Symphonic Band) had a tuba section with three of these Marzans and a King. That was one good-sounding section.
This one appears to have a more-modern valve linkage. Many of the older Marzans had string linkages.
This one appears to have a more-modern valve linkage. Many of the older Marzans had string linkages.
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)
1970s Marzan Slant-rotor BBb
~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)
1970s Marzan Slant-rotor BBb
~1904 York 3P BBb Helicon
Old Alex Comp.F, in shop
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
Ditto on the seller, good dude.
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
I DO wish they would leave the string linkages alone!
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Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.
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Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
With a little work, this could be a really nice tuba. Merlin Grady has one of these same tubas (with the string linkages, Dan!) for $3,500. I have no idea what repair work the eBay tuba needs or how much it would cost... but for $2,900 + some repair work, I think you could still end up with a very good deal.
I would argue that these are not "huge," but they are in that large 4/4 to small 5/4 size category. PLENTY of sound.
I would argue that these are not "huge," but they are in that large 4/4 to small 5/4 size category. PLENTY of sound.
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
PRICE DROP TO $2699.99
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
new link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARZAN-SLANT-RO ... Sw-3FZAdS3" target="_blank" target="_blank
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARZAN-SLANT-RO ... Sw-3FZAdS3" target="_blank" target="_blank
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
price drop to $2599.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/252945796282" target="_blank?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/252945796282" target="_blank?
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
Good price!saxophyte wrote:price drop to $2599.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/252945796282" target="_blank" target="_blank?
Dan Schultz
"The Village Tinker"
http://www.thevillagetinker.com" target="_blank
Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.
"The Village Tinker"
http://www.thevillagetinker.com" target="_blank
Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
price drop $2499.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/252951186802" target="_blank" target="_blank?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/252951186802" target="_blank" target="_blank?
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
price now $2199.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARZAN-SLANT-RO ... RK:MESE:IT" target="_blank" target="_blank
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARZAN-SLANT-RO ... RK:MESE:IT" target="_blank" target="_blank
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
Dan - why the preference for sting linkages ? Just curious ...
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Re: Marzan Slant Rotor BBb
String linkages generate a uniform rotary motion as opposed to links. Most linkage conversions are 'botched'.dobiefeld wrote:Dan - why the preference for sting linkages ? Just curious ...
Dan Schultz
"The Village Tinker"
http://www.thevillagetinker.com" target="_blank
Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.
"The Village Tinker"
http://www.thevillagetinker.com" target="_blank
Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.