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WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:10 am
by cameronlopez
Hi all,
Wanting to pick up tuba to play in a community band. Looking for something < $3000 but cheaper is better. I don't have any hard and fast desires, just not a sousaphone or something difficult to play sitting down.
Thank you!
Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:31 am
by Three Valves
My Mack is easy to carry and sounds OK for a smaller group.
The Accent/VMI/B&S is more cumbersome but sounds better.
Mack Brass may have them in stock, I shopped for months for the Accent.
Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:10 am
by travisd
I bought a horn from Mack Brass this year for precisely the same reason, with basically the same budget, and have been happy with it. if you're in road-trip territory to their warehouse in Petersburg, VA, you can probably save a few bucks that way (which is what I did) and get to try before you buy if you're not sure on which model you prefer.
FWIW the Miraphone "G170103" gig bag fits the Mack TU212 BBb like a glove, for when you realize the to comically oversized case they provide won't fit in many vehicles very well.
Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:24 am
by hrender
Dan Schneider (Indiana) has two horns either of which might work for you. I'd lean towards the 186.
http://www.thevillagetinker.com/band-in ... s-for-sale
There's also this:
viewtopic.php?p=56015#p56015
If you post your location, you'll be able to get more localized recommendations.
Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:12 pm
by cameronlopez
Right! Good point. I am in the northern Virginia area. I appreciate the replies so far - I have been looking at Mack Brass but am leaning more towards a used instrument. I just might take a trip down to Mack Brass and test them out because it's not too far.
Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:53 pm
by travisd
In the "Used Band Instruments for Sale" Facebook group, theres currently a Yamaha YBB-105 3/4 BBs up in Havertown, PA for $1500.
Check with the Mack folks before making the trip, since the warehouse is not regularly staffed, and to make sure they have what you want available.
Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 5:56 pm
by Three Valves
cameronlopez wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:12 pm
Right! Good point. I am in the northern Virginia area. I appreciate the replies so far - I have been looking at Mack Brass but am leaning more towards a used instrument. I just might take a trip down to Mack Brass and test them out because it's not too far.
The Army Tuba Conference in February. Would be a good place to look too, weather you have found one by then or not.
Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:25 am
by bloke
Find a good used King.
Re: WTB: Bb tuba < $3000 for community band
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:42 pm
by hrender