VMI 103 BBb Tuba – $4,250.00
VMI 103 BBb Tuba, serial # 337547, 4 rotors, .742″ bore, 17 3/4″ bell 41″ tall, lacquered, 19 lbs.
Just recently acquired, this beauty had acquired some minor dents & scratches, which we repaired in the servicing process. The valves & slides are basically like-new, and with a rose brass leadpipe, this tuba has a beautiful voice. The tuba is equipped with a Tuxedo bag in very good condition. If you desire to have a hard case, we have a new MTS case available for purchase as well. This tuba so many things well that I consider it to be a lot of tuba for the money…………………………….$4,250.00
Cerveny CHL 631 BBb Helicon – $4,750.00
Cerveny CHL 631 BBb Helicon, ser. # 221695, four .787″ bore rotors, 19 3/4″ bell, lacquered, in Kariso deluxe wood hard case w/wheels.
In the world of BBb helicons, this instrument is the complete package, a beautiful pre-owned model that has been carefully serviced and is ready to enjoy. The fit and finish is quite nice, with like-new valve- and slide action. The helicon is large, yet lightweight, and has a rich sound and easy response. The Kariso case is amazing, cradling the helicon without being crazy large. The wheels help make the case pretty easy to get around with. This is the helicon that’s good-enough to be played anywhere. Original mouthpiece included…………………. $4,750.00
Holton Chicago 6/4 BBb Helicon – $4,500.00
Holton Chicago 6/4 BBb Helicon, ser. #6704, .750″ bore, 22.5″ bell, silver-plated.
If you’ve ever wondered what a 6/4 Holton BBb tuba would look like if it were wrapped in helicon form, now you know! Hand-crafted in Chicago in 1909, it was black, dented, and needed some other repairs. Thankfully, the valves were still solid, and only required new valve guides, springs felts and cork washers to be fully functional again. The main tuning slide and extension required cutting and fitting to bring the helicon to modern pitch, and it is really sweet now. Add a new receiver and bits, and a repaired and replated thumb ring, and you have a recipe for some really fun playing. ……………………. $4,500.00