WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa

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WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa

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Just wanted to see what kind of bass tubas are for sale in eastern pa under 1k, doesnt have to be pretty, just plays well!


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Just a heads up that most of what you'll find in that price range will be older 3v Eb tubas. Not sure that's exactly what you're looking for.

I am working on converting a Martin Medium Eb to a five valve, front action tuba using King valves and a Cerveny rotor.

I also have a five valve F tuba project made with an Eb bell, a King/Holton valveset and Miraphone 183 rotor that is 80% complete.
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arpthark wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2026 8:57 am Just a heads up that most of what you'll find in that price range will be older 3v Eb tubas. Not sure that's exactly what you're looking for.

I am working on converting a Martin Medium Eb to a five valve, front action tuba using King valves and a Cerveny rotor.

I also have a five valve F tuba project made with an Eb bell, a King/Holton valveset and Miraphone 183 rotor that is 80% complete.
Mainly looking for a 3v Eb but just wanted to see what else would be available, I’d love to know more about your projects and if they’d be for sale
Jupiter 1110 BBb (Sellmansberger Symphony 2 Piece, 32.3 No.1 Rim)
Kalison D.S CC (Parker Hersey Cup, Symphony Bore A, 32.6B X-D Rim)
King 3B (Bach 7C)
Mack Brass 831L (Giddings Chinook)
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There has been a 3v Eb here for sale on facebook marketplace for awhile. I think $600 was the asking price.
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prodigal wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 5:42 am There has been a 3v Eb here for sale on facebook marketplace for awhile. I think $600 was the asking price.
I saw a older lacquered 3v Conn for $700 but the guy found someone else
Jupiter 1110 BBb (Sellmansberger Symphony 2 Piece, 32.3 No.1 Rim)
Kalison D.S CC (Parker Hersey Cup, Symphony Bore A, 32.6B X-D Rim)
King 3B (Bach 7C)
Mack Brass 831L (Giddings Chinook)
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Older three-valve E-flat tubas are a dime a dozen. You shouldn't spend more than $500 on a non-compensating one . EBay and Reverb.

If you want one that plays in tune maybe a 3-valve compensating Besson or B&H, etc.
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... ref=search

In Bel Air, MD.
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prodigal wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 2:43 pm https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... ref=search

In Bel Air, MD.
Yea, that was the one he gave it to a friend.
Jupiter 1110 BBb (Sellmansberger Symphony 2 Piece, 32.3 No.1 Rim)
Kalison D.S CC (Parker Hersey Cup, Symphony Bore A, 32.6B X-D Rim)
King 3B (Bach 7C)
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bbuxx2026 wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 2:47 pm
prodigal wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 2:43 pm https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... ref=search

In Bel Air, MD.
Yea, that was the one he gave it to a friend.
Sorry, it was still on Facebook so I thought it might still be available. Watch out for bass tubas, they're kinda fun.
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Would the valves needed replated be a worry?
Jupiter 1110 BBb (Sellmansberger Symphony 2 Piece, 32.3 No.1 Rim)
Kalison D.S CC (Parker Hersey Cup, Symphony Bore A, 32.6B X-D Rim)
King 3B (Bach 7C)
Mack Brass 831L (Giddings Chinook)
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