WTT: Besson 983 for rotary F tuba [closed]
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WTT: Besson 983 for rotary F tuba [closed]
Is anyone out there interested to trade a rotary F tuba for me Besson 983 Eb tuba?
It is a GREAT Eb tuba, made in England/older vintage, and has been used plenty... But still in excellent shape. Plays great, super easy to play and a sweet sound. Valves are really nice.
My brain just seems to work better in F. And my fingers just prefer rotors.
Anyone out there?
Interested only in German made rotary, 5 or more valves.
Could be a longshot, but I won't know until I ask, eh?
Also, I know I've talked to a few of you about outright sales... And that's still on the table. Just wondering if there's another option to get me to my end goal a little sooner.
Not looking to be talked into/out of anything. Just soliciting genuine interest.
Thanks!
It is a GREAT Eb tuba, made in England/older vintage, and has been used plenty... But still in excellent shape. Plays great, super easy to play and a sweet sound. Valves are really nice.
My brain just seems to work better in F. And my fingers just prefer rotors.
Anyone out there?
Interested only in German made rotary, 5 or more valves.
Could be a longshot, but I won't know until I ask, eh?
Also, I know I've talked to a few of you about outright sales... And that's still on the table. Just wondering if there's another option to get me to my end goal a little sooner.
Not looking to be talked into/out of anything. Just soliciting genuine interest.
Thanks!
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Re: WTT: Besson 983 for rotary F tuba or...?
I may consider a few CC tuba options. Big idea here is that I need something that I can just pick up and go and not have to worry or think about fingerings etc. Yes, I'm smart enough to learn that stuff. I just don't have time for it. :)
Possibilities include:
* a really GOOD Miraphone 186 CC (5 valves only) that is an equal trade value
* Miraphone 188 (longshot)
* a B&S CC tuba smaller than the PT-6
* Rudy 3/4 CC
* As mentioned before, German F tubas
No Chinese tubas, and not really interested in Cerveny tubas as well.
Heck, it could all be a longshot, but let me know if you've got any interest.
Possibilities include:
* a really GOOD Miraphone 186 CC (5 valves only) that is an equal trade value
* Miraphone 188 (longshot)
* a B&S CC tuba smaller than the PT-6
* Rudy 3/4 CC
* As mentioned before, German F tubas
No Chinese tubas, and not really interested in Cerveny tubas as well.
Heck, it could all be a longshot, but let me know if you've got any interest.
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Re: WTT: Besson 983 for rotary F tuba or...?
One bump, then I'll decide what to do. So if you're interested or have an idea, LMK what you're thinking.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Re: WTT: Besson 983 for rotary F tuba or...?
Last note for now -- really just looking for trade offers, thanks. I've had a few people ask about outright sales (and I replied), but please know the line of interested (seemingly serious) buyers is about 5 or 6 deep at the moment. You're welcome to express interest, but just being up-front.
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Re: WTT: Besson 983 for rotary F tuba or...?
Last bump
I'd rather have an F tuba
Will decide by the end of this week what to do, so if you are interested in a trade, this is the time.
I'd rather have an F tuba
Will decide by the end of this week what to do, so if you are interested in a trade, this is the time.
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Re: WTT: Besson 983 for rotary F tuba or...?
If I had an F tuba like you’d want, I would … probably just keep it. :(
John Morris
This practicing trick actually seems to be working!
playing some old German rotary tubas for free
This practicing trick actually seems to be working!
playing some old German rotary tubas for free
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Re: WTT: Besson 983 for rotary F tuba or...?
Trades are what they are, sometimes easy to find a match, sometimes not. You don't know until you ask!
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