WTB: Decent inexpensive 3 valve BBb tuba

Lew · Post by **Lew** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:36 am

One of my section mates in a couple of the bands I'm in is looking for an inexpensive, around $1000, BBb tuba to replace the beater he has been playing. He has been playing on an old, beat up King 1140 that plays OK, but needs a lot of work. I suggested that he just get it repaired, but he thinks he would like to replace it.

3 valves would be fine and he would prefer pistons to rotaries. If you have something that might fit the bill, or know where I might find one let me know.

Thanks!

jacobg · Post by **jacobg** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:57 am

Check out www.dillonmusic.com
They have a BBb tuba I put on consignment for $900.

Lew · Post by **Lew** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 11:33 am

Paul M wrote:I know nothing about this horn, but here's one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 07475&rd=1

And another. It's four valves, but about the price you want.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 15976&rd=1

Thanks, but he would rather buy an older "name" brand horn than one of these Chinese horns. Even if their quality is getting better, he's uncomfortable taking the chance.

Joe Baker · Post by **Joe Baker** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:56 pm

Paul M wrote:They're Chinese? Ah never mind then. I couldn't find the brand.

NEW + LOW PRICE + NO BRAND (or unfamiliar brand) =

Chinese or Indian, PROBABLY junk.
______________________________
Joe Baker, who is at least qualifying his statement after hearing SOME encouraging reports on SOME Chinese instruments.

Uncle Buck · Post by **Uncle Buck** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 3:09 pm

I suggest trying harder (not to imply that you haven't already)to convince him to repair his King 1140. It's less of a gamble, not knowing what he might end up with buying a used horn. With a repair, he can guarantee he will be moving into something better than he is currently playing.

Maybe this website can help convince him.

http://www.oberloh.com/silvermirafoneeconojob.htm

ken k · Post by **ken k** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 1:57 pm

Have your buddy call Harv's Happy Horns 610-369-8844 (in PA) to see about another horn. Harv could either trade or fix up the King.

Is the king a 3 valve in front? I am not familiar with the model designation.

ken k

Lew · Post by **Lew** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:55 pm

The King is their 3 top action valve convertable. It is a relatively small horn and after speaking with him again he is looking for something a little larger, although top action valves would be fine. I know that at his price point it will be tough to find something good, but it's doable.

TubeNet

WTB: Decent inexpensive 3 valve BBb tuba

WTB: Decent inexpensive 3 valve BBb tuba

Try harder