What are the likely intonation / tuning characteristics of this? I'm guessing no point in contacting seller based on the info in the listing.
I'm still looking for a small Eb with playable intonation and reasonable false tones. There is someone local who could clean it up.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224677278148?h ... SwSMFheAAU
on that site
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LeMark
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The problem is if the valves are leaky, it could play like a garden hose attached to a trash can.
Ive played far more instruments of that vintage that are terrible than good, and the good ones ha w had their valves replated
Ive played far more instruments of that vintage that are terrible than good, and the good ones ha w had their valves replated
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Plus, they already said it was sold not long ago...
If it’s tourist season, why can’t we shoot them?
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This horn (same serial: 147902) was reported by eBay as being sold for $450 on Nov 2.
By whom I don't know, but starting bid was the same: $0.99
By whom I don't know, but starting bid was the same: $0.99
If it’s tourist season, why can’t we shoot them?
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I think it is the same seller. Mayhaps they suffered from some form of buyer non-payment or return, and relisted it.windshieldbug wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:46 pm This horn (same serial: 147902) was reported by eBay as being sold for $450 on Nov 2.
By whom I don't know, but starting bid was the same: $0.99
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https://ebay.com/itm/224662976035 is the previous listing...
It is possible to search recently completed autions as well (past month or two) which isn't a bad way to cross check what might be expected (leastwise fore things that show up more regularly than that, whcih, sadly isn't the case for less common tubas.
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This is not something that I would personally choose to purchase for $100 plus shipping, not for personal use, parts, nor resale.
note: I currently do not have any super-low-cost playable E-flat tubas for sale, so I have no alternatives to offer, and no axe to grind.
note: I currently do not have any super-low-cost playable E-flat tubas for sale, so I have no alternatives to offer, and no axe to grind.
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FWIW: I recently bought a very elderly Eb from a seller in my city. I found her on ebay, but I was able to examine the tuba before buying it. Old, but playable, 'nuff said.
She took down the ebay listing that day. BUT, there are probably a dozen "sellers" online, displaying pictures of my horn, and using the real seller's ad copy, word for word, currently "offering" my horn for sale at a wide variety of prices.
She took down the ebay listing that day. BUT, there are probably a dozen "sellers" online, displaying pictures of my horn, and using the real seller's ad copy, word for word, currently "offering" my horn for sale at a wide variety of prices.
Seek not to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought. -Basho
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