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Tuba Boosey & Hawkes BBb Imperial (4 Valve + 19" Bell)
Estimated price for orientation: 1 799 $
Category: Tubas
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Price reduced from £2200 to £1999 Re advertised due to the previous winner not paying or making any contact. Boosey and Hawkes BBb Imperial tuba for sale. The BBb Imperial is considered by many of the top UK tuba players to be superior to the more modern sovereign - they really are a good instrument and they were certainly made to last. This particular tuba was made in 80/81 which makes it one of the last Imperials that were made and this is a very nice example of these great instruments. 4 valve compensating with the sought after 19" bell in frosted silver with bright silver accents. It has had a custom made large bore mouthpiece receiver fitter. All the slides are free and good compression on the valves. The instrument plays very well as you would expect. This is a used instrument and does have some dents but nothing that will affect how it plays - I would describe it as good used condition. Comes with the original hard case. Please note that the lead pipe has been replaced with a custom made large bore lead pipe and the back branch has been shortened to improve the tuning which is now spot on.
If you wish to try the instrument please message me or contact me on 07561 822690 My preference is that the instrument is collected in person given the size and risk of damage - but shipping can be arranged on the understanding that the buyers takes full responsibility for any damage. Any international bidders will need to arrange their own shipping. Regarding payment my preference is cash on collectin or bank transfer.
Please note that the instrument is advertised elsewhere and will be removed if a sale is agreed
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Price reduced from £2200 to £1999 Re advertised due to the previous winner not paying or making any contact. Boosey and Hawkes BBb Imperial tuba for sale. The BBb Imperial is considered by many of the top UK tuba players to be superior to the more modern sovereign - they really are a good instrument and they were certainly made to last. This particular tuba was made in 80/81 which makes it one of the last Imperials that were made and this is a very nice example of these great instruments. 4 valve compensating with the sought after 19" bell in frosted silver with bright silver accents. It has had a custom made large bore mouthpiece receiver fitter. All the slides are free and good compression on the valves. The instrument plays very well as you would expect. This is a used instrument and does have some dents but nothing that will affect how it plays - I would describe it as good used condition. Comes with the original hard case. Please note that the lead pipe has been replaced with a custom made large bore lead pipe and the back branch has been shortened to improve the tuning which is now spot on.
If you wish to try the instrument please message me or contact me on 07561 822690 My preference is that the instrument is collected in person given the size and risk of damage - but shipping can be arranged on the understanding that the buyers takes full responsibility for any damage. Any international bidders will need to arrange their own shipping. Regarding payment my preference is cash on collectin or bank transfer.
Please note that the instrument is advertised elsewhere and will be removed if a sale is agreed
If you wish to try the instrument please message me or contact me on 07561 822690 My preference is that the instrument is collected in person given the size and risk of damage - but shipping can be arranged on the understanding that the buyers takes full responsibility for any damage. Any international bidders will need to arrange their own shipping. Regarding payment my preference is cash on collectin or bank transfer.
Please note that the instrument is advertised elsewhere and will be removed if a sale is agreed