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WTB Eb tuba
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2025 7:41 pm
by willias203
Hello,
I am looking for a cheap Eb tuba. Interested in 4v compensating or 5v non-compensating instruments.
Thanks
Re: WTB Eb tuba
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2025 8:37 pm
by York-aholic
What general area do you live in?
Re: WTB Eb tuba
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2025 1:24 am
by humBell
And how cheap is cheap?
4 valve comp and 5 valve ebs may be cheaper than their f, cc and bbb counterparts, but you still pay a relatively large premium over the 3 valvers.
Re: WTB Eb tuba
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 10:03 am
by iiipopes
"Cheap" used in the same sentence as 4-valve or compensating tuba is not going to happen. How cheap? PM me as I have a three-valve I haven't listed yet.
Re: WTB Eb tuba
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 10:44 am
by York-aholic
If you are semi close to me, I have this 15” bell York that is now a 4+1. I’m not motivated (ie lazy) to list it but I don’t really play it much anymore. Smaller sound but plays great.
I’m in SoCal.
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Re: WTB Eb tuba
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 10:12 pm
by Ant
I have a Besson 981 that I'm looking to sell. Plays well, bought from Dillon Music 15 years ago, switched back to BBb. Matt Walters has serviced it over the years.
Adam
Re: WTB Eb tuba
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2025 11:12 am
by anadmai
Ant wrote: Mon Dec 15, 2025 10:12 pm
I have a Besson 981 that I'm looking to sell. Plays well, bought from Dillon Music 15 years ago, switched back to BBb. Matt Walters has serviced it over the years.
Adam
You said my two very important words.. 981 and Uncle Matt.
PM me and we can discuss....
Re: WTB Eb tuba
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2025 12:23 pm
by humBell
I figure i can safely ignore this thread now, as so many folk with excellent options have chimed in offering to solve it?
Some day maybe i'll be good enough to merit a 4th valve...
Ps. I do shamefully indulge in a fine 3 comp eb, given the chance. Sadly they are not as common as their BBb counterparts... Who knew 1+2=3?
Re: WTB Eb tuba
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2026 3:00 pm
by Mary Ann
I join you in that someday I may be good enough to use a 5th valve. Even on the NStar, I find the false tone more usable and can get down to the pedal that way. If I had to buy one again, and resale were not a factor, I'd get a four valve. Lighter weight and easier for me to hoist, same functionality.