Posted by tabor on January 12, 2004 at 16:56:47:
In Reply to: how do I get started??? posted by Jim on January 11, 2004 at 18:17:44:
Taylor Music  www.1800usaband.com   usually has reasonably priced instruments that would be suitable for a beginner.  They also do a nice job on their, "econo overhaul".  They do have a payment plan for beginner instruments, but I don't think tubas are included.