Stuff for sale (make an offer... trades always welcomed)
Email me for pictures if you are interested in any of the following:
Tubas & Sousaphones
Besson BBb 3 + 1 compensating tuba... Contact the seller directly for pictures and more information. Adam at adziemian@aol.com
Marzan 'slant-rotor' BBb tuba... This is a great playing Bohm & Meinl-built 5/4 tuba. I converted the string linkage to ball connectors. The silver is worn on the bottom bow but otherwise, the horn is in great shape. I've been playing this horn myself for several years. My reason for selling??? Well.... I bought another one that has a detachable bell. My plan is to eventually build a detachable recording bell for the new horn. SOLD. Thanks!
Mirafone 186 5V BBb tuba... I originally built this horn for my own use and later sold it after I purchased my 'slant-rotor' Marzan. The buyer's interests have changed and he's now offering this horn for sale. The 5th rotor is tuned to the 2-3 combination but could easily be changed to a flat step by shortening the valve circuit tubing. I am not involved in this sale. This horn has been sold. Thanks for your interest.
Miraphone 186 BBb tuba... 19 1/2" detachable bell-front. Raw brass. Four rotary valves. New leadpipe. Intonation is solid and the horn centers well. Serial number indicates a late 60's horn. Cases included. $1,800
Olds 3V BBb tuba... Front-action. Probably an 0-099 but the bell is only marked 'Olds - Fullerton, Ca'. Dents removed. This horn plays good but has a damaged bell. The bell has been straightened but has several creases, cracks, solder spots, and a slight 'warp' to the rim. This would be an excellent practice horn for a high-schooler or to just keep in the car for pick-up gigs. $450
Reynolds BBb tuba... Three front-action valves. Raw brass. I did a play condition and dent removal on this horn a couple of years ago. It's a very good player but the owner has decided to sell it. Contact 'Jeff' directly at 812-430-8434 or email jewestfall@evansville.net for more information. $800
VMI 101 Clone BBb rotary tuba... Otto Weimar stencil. Probably of Asian origin but possibly Czech. I'm guess that this horn is probably about 20 years old. Raw brass. Excellent condition with only a few very minor 'dings'. No case. This is a large horn... about 43" tall with a 17" bell. $1,600
Reynolds Eb tuba... Detachable bell-front. Three front-action pistons. This horn is in amazing condition and even has the original 1st valve spring-operated 'kicker'. Dent free and great lacquer. No cases. $1,000
Upright detachable bells for Mirafone 186 tubas... $685 compete in raw brass. $550 if you supply the bell tenon. These are aftermarket bells and do not have a garland.
Miraphone 186 tuba bell replacement... I have bells that are great alternatives to the very expensive Miraphone replacements. In most cases, I can install a brand new bell for $550. I've used on one of these bells on my personal Miraphone BBb 5V and the performance is equal to (or better than) the original Mirafone bell.
Mirafone 186 recording bell... Complete with stack and collars ready to install on a Mirafone 186 body. Bell is in great condition. $500
Amati Eb tuba... Three top pistons. Raw brass. $575 ... on loan.
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F horns/Eb horns
Conn marching F horn... Freak out your brass band director at next practice by showing up with this! Excellent playing condition. Finish is fair. Complete with cases, mouthpieces, and Eb slides. Lacquered brass. $275 each or take them both for $500.
King 618 single F horn... Raw brass. No case. $350. on loan.
Trombones
King 3B trombone with F attachment... Excellent condition with great slide. With case. $1,000
DEG 'F' trigger trombone... a few minor scratches but in overall good shape. Good case. I don't know the model number but the bore is about .550". It takes a bass 'bone mouthpiece (not included). $600
King 606 tenor trombone... Less than ten years old and in EXCELLENT condition. Complete with case. $350
Oliver Ditson (Not Diston) valve trombone... Marketed by the Ditson Publishing Company probably sometime around 1880. This is definitely pre-1900. It's in amazing condition for it's age. The valves are in very good shape. Nice engraving on the bell. Some evidence of repairs but in overall great playing condition. This would be a good addition to a turn-of-the-century period band. $600
Huttl valve trombone... Includes both the valve section and a slide in original case. The valves are in excellent condition as is the rest of the horn. Only a little bit of lacquer wear. The slide doesn't appear to have ever been used. $750. Out on loan 8/3/08
Euphoniums/baritones
Three bell-front euphoniums. Play conditioned. Not perfect but quite playable. With case. Great pep band horns. $300 each
Conn euphonium. Four front-action valves (NOT short-action) and upright bell. Play conditioned and dents removed. $800. Add a front recording bell for $50 more.
Conn double-belled euphonium. The large bell (11") is upright. The small bell (8") faces front. The small bell is not original but is quite functional. The horn is satin silver except for the small bell, which is brass. The three top-action valves show some wear but are still tight. The bell change valve has been rebuilt and is on the side. The horn plays and looks good. $1,500
(I also have one Buescher DB euphonium 'ready to go' and can be had for the price of the Conn noted above. Let me know if you want pictures.) These are both three valve horns with a valve to switch bells.
Misc. other stuff for sale
Bach 'Strad' model 37 trumpet... Very near new condition. Gold accents. Pre-strike Elkhart. With original case. $1,300
Jupiter JFH-846 flugelhorn... Like new. With case. $550
King 'silver flair' trumpet... silver plating in great shape. Double trigger. Great valves. good case. $350
Gemeinhardt 'KG' flute... Solid silver with gold lip plate. Open hole. 'B' foot. I don't know a lot about flutes but this one has been looked over and play tested. For you flute experts or collectors... the serial number is 1373. Gemeinhardt serial number lists are sort of 'sketchy' but I think this one was probably made in the 70's. Good condition. No case. $600
I generally have several student clarinets, trumpets, cornets, and trombones for sale. Names like Bach, Conn, King, Bundy, Selmer, etc. No imports! All are play conditioned and ready to go. Prices on student horns range from $100 to $400. Call 812-457-2284 or email for current offerings.
All of my horns have been play tested and are in good condition.
Mouthpieces are not included unless stated.
I've found that many students like to 'personalize' their horns by purchasing their own lightweight gig bags so I generally don't included cases with my instruments unless indicated.
These instruments are in Newburgh, Indiana. Freight from my shop to your door is your responsibility but I've found that Greyhound Package Express is by far the most reliable of all the freight services. Tubas can be usually be shipped anywhere in the US for about $75.
Satisfaction guaranteed
Note that unless otherwise noted, the horns that I offer for sale are 'play conditioned' and are offered without a warranty. If the instrument you buy does not perform as specified you can return it within two weeks as long as it is in the same condition as it was sent and you pay the freight each way plus any transaction charges such as PayPal or bank transfer fees.
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Updated on July 29, 2010