This is a no-return item (Mrs. bloke and I really do NOT want to get it back, with someone telling us "this just isn't right for me"...and all that jazz), so you need to know how a JP379FF (very consistent) or (specifically, a gold brass) PT-15 plays ahead of time, and LIKE these tubas, or just accept it for what it is.
These are NOT Jinbao-made! WERE it that I was personally nuts about the PT-15 model, I would personally choose a JP over a B&S-made PT-15, as the price is far lower, and the build quality is equal.
YES, you can use your credit card, but NO (again) we do NOT want the tuba back, and NO we would not appreciate you returning it anyway and "contesting the sale".
YES, you can return it if it's actually significantly damaged (a tiny scratch or two: no) or actually defective.
Since it's "open box" - and may have been to a show (obviously: quite a few months ago, for all the reasons that we all know) - the rotors (as these instruments' rotors feature VERY close tolerances may (??) be "spit stuck", and you may have to free them (or get an experienced friend or tech to free them). This does NOT "count" as a "defect".
further explanation of the above: The FREE SHIPPING is directly from the warehouse, so I won't be seeing/inspecting/prepping it before selling it to you.
There are also a few other open box tubas at the warehouse (a few euphoniums as well...along with other types of instruments, including their plays-as-well-as-a-Fox-333 oboe), but less popular models...If you're curious, I'll let you know what else is there (first come/first served) if you send me a message.
Realize that I DO NOT BITE, and IF YOU DO NOTHING (once I quote you the confidential price for this new/open-box tuba), we are STILL FRIENDS, but - if you're really not interested in owning one of these - please don't ask about the pricing.
SPECS: https://www.jpmusicalinstruments.com/pr ... ng-ff-tuba
