Up for sale is a really nice 1970s B&M Marzan BBb tuba. I bought this from Dan Schultz a few months ago and it is a player! Unfortunately, I’m just not using it enough to keep it, and I bought a very cheap BBb to take its place for the little bit of tuba playing I’m doing now-a-days.
Dan described this as the nicest Marzan he’s come across, and came to him via the original owner’s estate after he owned it for 40+ years. It’s in excellent shape. A few dings and lacquer loss but nothing major at all, especially for something that’s 50 years old!
No case, but I have the carton that Dan shipped it to me in and can ship it to you. I would prefer pickup in person in Denver, but am happy to ship on your dime.
$3750 OBO, PayPal or Venmo only; cash in person is fine. No trades, sorry!
PM or email is fine.
1970s B&M Marzan BBb - excellent condition
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Re: 1970s B&M Marzan BBb - excellent condition
Having tried every iteration of these horns (piston, rotor, CC, BBb) my personal belief is that the BBb rotary Marzans are the best. For a "super 4/4" to 5/4 BBb you will be hard pressed to find something better.
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Thanks Marty, it's definitely a great player! I picked up the old Cerveny for $1000 that was on sale here a few weeks ago - it's perfect for the very sporadic tuba playing I do, so this one needs a new home to someone who will play it more often than me! Send me a message, let's make a deal.
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Sale pending.
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Did it end up selling ?
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Yes, sold and on its way to the new owner.
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Thanks.... I hemm'ed and hawed when it was w/ DanS and again when you were selling it .... arghh.
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I am crying, too!
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Re: 1970s B&M Marzan BBb - excellent condition
Great buying experience tmz1! Arrived in perfect shape via Greyhound and settling in to a new home. It is exactly as described. Who knows, maybe it will be for sale again one day, seems we are all buying and selling each other's horns!
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So glad it arrived in good shape, and very quickly. Enjoy!
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