Love all those water keys!

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Are you sure it's a baritone? Definitely looks like a "horn instrument" to me


Yes, it's a Dynasty M371 marching baritone in G, actually. Compare pics:

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Brace feet are a little different, and the one for sale has Amado water keys, who ...

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The seller is an infrequent user of this board; he may chime in. Straight shooter, nice guy.

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1981... plastic rotors?

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I think we are allowed to say "Eastman" on here. :laugh:

DonO. makes an excellent point about demo horns. I got my 832 CC as a demo horn from Dillon back in 2022 and ended up paying out the door something like $5k.

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Looks a bit crunchy in spots. Lots of patches and the bell rim looks like it's disintegrating. This music store is somewhat local to me (about 50 minutes away) and they occasionally have interesting, if slightly overpriced, stuff. I'd bet they'd take an offer.

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Here are some things I have on hand to add to the data set:

Alexander model 163 5v CC w/ 2-step 5th valve (1930s): 20 lbs
Alexander model 164 4v BBb (1930s): 21.2 lbs
Alexander model 157 6v F w/ quint valve (1980s): 16.2 lbs
Cerveny Piggy 4v CC (1980s): 18.4 lbs
Besson 3v compensating BBb ...

Here are some things I have on hand to add to the data set:

Alexander model 163 5v CC w/ 2-step 5th valve (1930s): 20 lbs
Alexander model 164 4v BBb (1930s): 21.2 lbs
Alexander model 157 6v F w/ quint valve (1980s): 16.2 lbs
Cerveny Piggy 4v CC (1980s): 18.4 lbs
Besson 3v compensating BBb ...

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I like this version a bit better than the version on the record.

The record is interesting, but IMO some of the artistry is a little obscured by the hokey/somewhat rinky-dink backup band. Lots of xylophone!

I guess you made sure all the charts were in sharp keys to avoid the "dreaded low C" on that instrument?


This was a dance number we played - which featured a lot of key changes to extend it, but check out the key we started in:

Then figure out the other keys...

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hrender wrote: Wed May 14, 2025 9:10 am I had put the data from the old board into a spreadsheet. If I can find it, I’ll post it.

Found it for ya:

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If I think of it, I have quite a few data points to add to the collection when I get home from rehearsal this evening.

I guess you made sure all the charts were in sharp keys to avoid the "dreaded low C" on that instrument?

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After seeing the Willson 3400 for sale there (https://www.tubaexchange.com/collections/used-eeb-instruments/products/used-willson-3200-4-4-f-tuba) I started browsing the rest of their used stock:

Holton fiberglass sousaphone for $1,395: https://www.tubaexchange.com/collections/used-bbb-instruments ...