This tuba is in what I call "showroom new" condition with only the most minimal signs of use (typical faint marks on contact points), but would pass for new in a store.
HUGE sound, easy blowing with superior intonation. Before packing it up I blew through some notes to remind myself how dead-on this thing is. Even the “D” I had mentioned earlier hit right on the zero when I switched to my Helleberg cup, which is not a setup I normally use. The point is, with the right mouthpiece combo, this becomes a stupid-easy-to-play tuba. The 4th and 5th valve notes are particularly open, which is an uncommon delight.
Wessex calls this a 4/4 but many consider it a 5/4 because the bore and bugle are based on other proportionally large, yet compact horns. This particular horn was hand-picked from 2 high-grade models that I play-tested directly from Wessex. This model in silver sells new for $5,245. The “H” in the model number stands for for “High-Grade” to denote Wessex’s recent production upgrade investment.
Included: factory hardshell case, new Wessex mouthpiece, lubes, and “case candy.”
FEDEX shipping available to anywhere in the continental US. PM me for a quote.
*I’m currently funemployed and willing to drive up to 2.5 hours to meet a serious buyer in the NYC tristate area, or PA.
Factory/retail specs here: https://wessex-tubas.com/collections/bb ... NSRyrFdn6k" target="_blank"
