FS:B&S PT15S (SOLD)

[rkirkconnell]

For sale is my silver PT-15, a 5-valve F tuba in silver plate, excellent condition. This tuba was purchased originally in 2007, and I acquired it in 2010. I understand the original owner had some work done to it, which I may not remember 100%, but the 1st and 5th valves are vented, I believe the slides were lapped, the first valve slide cut, and the valves were "scooped," the result of which makes this tuba very free-blowing compared to other F tubas I have played, and the low register is nice and open. I wouldn't call it idiot-proof, but it's never "stuffy."

The intonation is good - top space G tends towards flat, but the previous work made it so that you can play it just fine if the right pitch is in your head. Low register intonation is pretty easy to manage with the 4th slide, although I guess the previous owner used the 5th slide (hence the vented valve). Whatever path you choose, there aren't any crazy quirks.

The horn sounds great, especially in solo work. Both myself and the previous owner have won concerto competitions with it. I can share recordings on request.

Recently cleaned/serviced by Dana Hofer.

Price is $7000, plus shipping if you need it. The horn is located in Milwaukee, WI, and I'll drive a few hours to meet/deliver. PM or email at 10725145 *at* live.mercer.edu

Pictures here, showing the horn overall and the most notable cosmetic flaws.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing" target="_blank

[ckalaher1]

Ryan purchased the 56AFT from me a couple of weeks back. I had ample opportunity over the few hours that he was at my place to hear him A/B the 15 and the 56AFT. Ryan sounded great on both tubas.

This 15 has a warm, beautiful sound, and it looked to be in very nice condition. I’d have loved to have tried it, but with COVID going on, that wasn’t an option.

Anyhow, Ryan was great to communicate with and deal with. This is a great tuba at a very good price.

[rkirkconnell]

Had someone PM yesterday but lost the message thread when the site crashed (if the sender sees this, please contact me again).

Email communication will be strongly preferred going forward.

[rkirkconnell]

Bump

[lcwarman]

Hey!
I am interested in buying your PT-15. Please personal message me if it is still available. Thanks,
Leah

[rkirkconnell]

Send a PM shortly after your post, but it's still showing that it's stuck in the "outbox" - not sure if that means you haven't logged on in the past two days or if the site is wonky again. Email will be a much more reliable way to communicate. As in the original post, it's 10725145 *at* live.mercer.edu
Best,
Ryan

[rkirkconnell]

Horn is sold