WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa
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bbuxx2026
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WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa
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!
Jupiter 1110 BBb
Kalison D.S CC
1919 Pan American Eb "America First"
1919 Keefer Eb Sousaphone
1925 J.W. York 436 Eb Alto Horn
1924 C.G Conn Victor Cornet
1957 King 3B
1970 Mirafone 51A
Mack Brass 831L
Mack Brass 1150S
Kalison D.S CC
1919 Pan American Eb "America First"
1919 Keefer Eb Sousaphone
1925 J.W. York 436 Eb Alto Horn
1924 C.G Conn Victor Cornet
1957 King 3B
1970 Mirafone 51A
Mack Brass 831L
Mack Brass 1150S
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arpthark
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Re: WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa
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.
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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bbuxx2026
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Re: WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa
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 salearpthark 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.
Jupiter 1110 BBb
Kalison D.S CC
1919 Pan American Eb "America First"
1919 Keefer Eb Sousaphone
1925 J.W. York 436 Eb Alto Horn
1924 C.G Conn Victor Cornet
1957 King 3B
1970 Mirafone 51A
Mack Brass 831L
Mack Brass 1150S
Kalison D.S CC
1919 Pan American Eb "America First"
1919 Keefer Eb Sousaphone
1925 J.W. York 436 Eb Alto Horn
1924 C.G Conn Victor Cornet
1957 King 3B
1970 Mirafone 51A
Mack Brass 831L
Mack Brass 1150S
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prodigal
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Re: WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa
There has been a 3v Eb here for sale on facebook marketplace for awhile. I think $600 was the asking price.
1960 186CC
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
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bbuxx2026
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Re: WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa
I saw a older lacquered 3v Conn for $700 but the guy found someone elseprodigal 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.
Jupiter 1110 BBb
Kalison D.S CC
1919 Pan American Eb "America First"
1919 Keefer Eb Sousaphone
1925 J.W. York 436 Eb Alto Horn
1924 C.G Conn Victor Cornet
1957 King 3B
1970 Mirafone 51A
Mack Brass 831L
Mack Brass 1150S
Kalison D.S CC
1919 Pan American Eb "America First"
1919 Keefer Eb Sousaphone
1925 J.W. York 436 Eb Alto Horn
1924 C.G Conn Victor Cornet
1957 King 3B
1970 Mirafone 51A
Mack Brass 831L
Mack Brass 1150S
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WakinAZ
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Re: WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa
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.
If you want one that plays in tune maybe a 3-valve compensating Besson or B&H, etc.
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prodigal
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Re: WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa
1960 186CC
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
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bbuxx2026
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Re: WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa
Yea, that was the one he gave it to a friend.prodigal wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 2:43 pm https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... ref=search
In Bel Air, MD.
Jupiter 1110 BBb
Kalison D.S CC
1919 Pan American Eb "America First"
1919 Keefer Eb Sousaphone
1925 J.W. York 436 Eb Alto Horn
1924 C.G Conn Victor Cornet
1957 King 3B
1970 Mirafone 51A
Mack Brass 831L
Mack Brass 1150S
Kalison D.S CC
1919 Pan American Eb "America First"
1919 Keefer Eb Sousaphone
1925 J.W. York 436 Eb Alto Horn
1924 C.G Conn Victor Cornet
1957 King 3B
1970 Mirafone 51A
Mack Brass 831L
Mack Brass 1150S
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prodigal
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Re: WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa
Sorry, it was still on Facebook so I thought it might still be available. Watch out for bass tubas, they're kinda fun.bbuxx2026 wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 2:47 pmYea, that was the one he gave it to a friend.prodigal wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 2:43 pm https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... ref=search
In Bel Air, MD.
1960 186CC
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
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bbuxx2026
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Re: WTB Cheap Bass Tuba In Eastern Pa
Would the valves needed replated be a worry?
Jupiter 1110 BBb
Kalison D.S CC
1919 Pan American Eb "America First"
1919 Keefer Eb Sousaphone
1925 J.W. York 436 Eb Alto Horn
1924 C.G Conn Victor Cornet
1957 King 3B
1970 Mirafone 51A
Mack Brass 831L
Mack Brass 1150S
Kalison D.S CC
1919 Pan American Eb "America First"
1919 Keefer Eb Sousaphone
1925 J.W. York 436 Eb Alto Horn
1924 C.G Conn Victor Cornet
1957 King 3B
1970 Mirafone 51A
Mack Brass 831L
Mack Brass 1150S