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2005-05-12

From: "Terry Ford" 
Subject: [CB] BBb St Petersburg 202N Tuba for Sale
Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 18:49:13 -0400

Hi folks,

I am moving to Indiana and will not be able to play for a good while due to my new job...I wanted to sell my almost new (19 months old) BBb St Petersburg 202N and then buy a good used Cerveny 693, Miraphone 1291 or maybe I can score a good deal on a Rudy Meinl Bayreuth when I am ready to play again. I don't want my St Pete to sit unattended and can use the money for moving expenses....plus, my wife won't let me entertain having another tuba until this one goes...:)

It is in excellent condition (one small dent from an ink pen and some nickel wear near the bow where one's leg touches) and comes with an MTS hard case (brand new and it has a wheel..yes), a Tuba Exchange gig bag and a cleaning kit. The stock MP is in storage, so I can't get to it and I won't be selling my Perantucci PT-50+ Mega MP...it is lke selling your toothbrush. I paid a little over $3500 brand new in Oct, 2003...am looking for $1900 plus shipping. I currently live in Fayetteville, NC in case any one was interested. Other than the group, what is the best way to get this out to tubists? Should I canvas the schools and local music stores or is there a better way.

Anyone interested in pics or further specs, just let me know.

Terry Ford

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From: mg
Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 00:55:28 GMT
Subject: Re: [CB] BBb St Petersburg 202N Tuba for Sale


Didn't you already post this once last week, or are there a lot of people moving to Indiana these days selling St. Pete Tubas?

mg
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From: "Sung Hwang Wang"
Subject: [CB] Eb Conn Contrabass Sarrusophone
Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 18:09:37 -0700

Hello all, did anyone see this horn on eBay? What is your opinion on its condition and price?

Grant, don't you have a similar horn in your collection?
Willy
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Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 18:25:21 -0700
From: "Grant Green"
Subject: Re: [CB] Eb Conn Contrabass Sarrusophone

Hi Willy,

Yes, I have an Eb contra, although mine is by Gautrot (French) instead of Conn. The Conn contra is very similar to the Buffet and Evette-Schaffer, having a somewhat narrower bore (and thus a reedier timbre). I've seen better condition. I've also seen much worse condition! This horn at least has a useable bocal, and appears to have all the keys intact. At US$2-3K, it would be reasonable to have it overhauled and refurbished a bit (including straightening out the bell).

Enjoy! Grant
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