Re: Tubas for Sale: May edition.


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Posted by DRS on May 02, 2002 at 06:34:46:

In Reply to: Tubas for Sale: May edition. posted by Billy M. on May 01, 2002 at 20:56:32:

1935ish King EEb Sousaphone (serial # 172126):

-silver plated - I managed to hand rub off about 1/2 tarnish. I had the Dremel tool
ready to go and then decided that it wasn't that important (it's the sound that
matters). TarnX is evil.
-three valves (plating is worn, but they function properly)
-the usual dings and dents (it must have been rested on the bell as it is a bit
flattened around the perimeter) - but nothing too extreme.
-includes a shoulder pad and a homemade leadpipe which I constructed from
materials (about $10 worth) that I found at my local hardware store. It fits my face
and works quite nicely (with a large shank mouthpiece). It may or may not work for
you.
-The tuning slides move (although the third valve slide requires a bit more coaxing
than the rest.
-It doesn't have a lyre clamp (but a hose clamp works well) and I use a hose clamp
to hold the leadpipe in place.

This horn plays in pretty good tune and has a nice, big sound (which is really what matters isn't it?). A mouthpiece is not included.

$300. You come to Brooklyn, NY to pick it up (or I can drive a reasonable distance or meet 1/2 way).

Thanks,

Dave




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