Baltimore Brass Holton CC

[greatk82]

Does anyone have any information on this tuba at Baltimore Brass:
6/4 barebrass cut Holton, with detachable bell. Bag included.

Thanks for any help.
t

[anonymous4]

Does anyone have any information on this tuba at Baltimore Brass:
6/4 barebrass cut Holton, with detachable bell. Bag included.

Thanks for any help.
t

A few years ago, I remember seeing that very same Holton on Dillonmusic's webpage. You might be able to find something about it in the archives. Also, I'm sure that price of $2,900 is a misprint.

[Tubadork]

I'm sure it's not a misprint.
Bill

[Peach]

Since folks are talking about Baltimore...

What about the MW2165 that isn't one - at least not the production model?
Wrong photo? Prototype? - Has York/345 style bows and a 5th after the TS.

Anyone played the Yorks - 2 cut 6/4 C's and the Eb?
The silver C is Mike Forbes horn yes?
That Eb looks great. MMMmmmmm...

[Pete Link]

Since folks are talking about Baltimore...

What about the MW2165 that isn't one - at least not the production model?
Wrong photo? Prototype? - Has York/345 style bows and a 5th after the TS.

Anyone played the Yorks - 2 cut 6/4 C's and the Eb?
The silver C is Mike Forbes horn yes?
That Eb looks great. MMMmmmmm...

If I am not mistaking that 2165 is the first run before Warren made serious changes. They copied that horn from a Holton initially and it went in a different direction from there. I played one of those early ones and remember really liking it.

[anonymous4]

I spoke to Dave - he says the Dillon cut horn is a POS. Might be a decent parts horn though...

Man. I feel terrible for whoever must have bought for full price from Dillon years ago. Did he say what was wrong with it?

[Matt Walters]

I wanted to chime in on that Holtonish 6/4 tuba at Baltimore Brass with the detachable bell set up. It is not a Dillon Cut horn. It's one of my early personal projects. What a big life learning experinece that was putting together a "cheap" 6/4 horn out of left over parts in my spare time (not Dillon Music time). I thought it was a good idea to get a little money out of what was left over from several other projects and that I could offer someone a horn on the cheap. I also had some unasked for "help" that rejecting, tearing apart, and re-doing would have meant even more strain with a former co-worker.

Here is what I learned.
1) No matter how inexpensive, never sell work that you are not proud of. Today, I could make a much better playing horn out of that same pile of parts, but I didn't like the horn then and should never have sold it no matter how much I needed the money. Now, all failed projects are torn apart.

2) Be careful of "help" offered. Free help may be worth less than free.



Well, live and learn. Just wish I didn't need so much more than the average number of learning experineces. If someone wants to buy that horn and would like some suggestions on how to make it play better, I will be glad to help in my not so spare time.

[Mark E. Chachich]

My opinion on the 5 valve York E flat at Baltimore Brass.

I gave this tuba a short test drive 2/28/06 and liked the sound (very clear) as well as the way the tuba responded (even through the registers). I think that the work that was done to alter this tuba to a front action 5 valve is excellent. I did not find any intonation problems that would disqualify this tuba for me (however, I play an Alexander for my main tuba). I also think that the price is good.

My overall assessment (opinion) is that it is an excellent bass tuba. I think that it will work well in solo / quintet through orchestral / band bass tuba work.

best,
Mark