FS: Wessex Eb tuba Danube 3.100,-

ttf_marccromme · Post by **ttf_marccromme** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:38 pm

Wessex Eb tuba Danube
Model: TE495-S Danube silver-plated
Valves: 5+0 rotary
Bell: 16½ (420mm)
Bore: 0.748″-0.827″ (19-21mm)
Receiver: American shank size
Tuning: 444Hz to 440Hz
(5th valve thumb operated providing flat tone/step)
Gold brass leadpipe, Nickel inner and outer slides
Height: 97cm (38″)
Bought brand new 2016-09-03, swapped to new instrument by
warranty 2017-01-26, still 2.5 years of warranty remaining
New price incl. VAT 2017-04: 3.960,-
Selling price: 3.100,- + shipping
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark, Europa
Shipping: I will ship to EU countries as ensured parcel at buyers expense

This is a brand-new warranty replacement instrument, there is 2.5 years warranty
remaining. I have played this instrument for 3 month, and it is as-new with
perfect finish and without dents.

Valves are running smooth from day one, polish/finish is even better, and the
valve slides do operate more freely than the first Danube in my possession.

The Danube plays sweet and well with a Bobo Solo mouthpiece or a DW Ultra AT5U
(turned down to American shank). Intonation and response is fine except for the
occational need to finger mid-system bas clef G 12 (insted of 0) and Gb 23
(instead of 2).

There is no dreadful F-tuba-C, the Bb below staff with 4 speaks sonorous.
Being a 5 valve instrument, bottom-system E and below-system A are fine in tune
with 235 (making E and A major scales easy!!!), below-system Ab 45 is slightly
sharp, G 234 fine. Gb-F-E above pedals need down-lipping, but speak otherwise
fine.

Sound has a nice core to it in middle and low range, and the tuba
blows easy and with good response. It has a brighter sound quality than the
MW 2141 I own (DW Ultra AT3U). It plays darker than the 4/4 F-tubas I have
tried, and brighter than most 18" bell Eb tubas, on the other hand, it has
enough oumph to support a Eb bass voice in brass band.

I am selling my second Danube Eb tuba as I don't have the need for two Eb tubas,
and want to raise money for a contrabass trombone. You are welcome to test-ride
in Copenhagen, I can also ship to Europe at buyers expense, and I accept Paypal
(please add 2% in case you don't want to use the friends-and-family option).

Please PM or mail me at marccromme-at-gmail-dot-com for more info.

Pictures: http://cromme.dk/instruments/

ttf_cozzagiorgi · Post by **ttf_cozzagiorgi** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 12:02 am

Price?

ttf_LowrBrass · Post by **ttf_LowrBrass** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:53 am

Quote from: marccromme on Apr 22, 2017, 02:38PMWessex Eb tuba Danube
Model: TE495-S Danube silver-plated
Valves: 5+0 rotary
Bell: 16½ (420mm)
Bore: 0.748″-0.827″ (19-21mm)
Receiver: American shank size
Tuning: 444Hz to 440Hz
(5th valve thumb operated providing flat tone/step)
Gold brass leadpipe, Nickel inner and outer slides
Height: 97cm (38″)
Bought brand new 2016-09-03, swapped to new instrument by
warranty 2017-01-26, still 2.5 years of warranty remaining
New price incl. VAT 2017-04: 3.960,-
Selling price: 3.100,- + shipping
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark, Europa

ttf_marccromme · Post by **ttf_marccromme** » Thu May 11, 2017 3:01 pm

Update: Shipment to near EU countries (Germany, France, England, Sweden) included in price. Please PM and ask for a quote for other destinations.

ttf_marccromme · Post by **ttf_marccromme** » Sat May 13, 2017 4:02 pm

And to avoid potential misunderstandings: I have been informed today that Wessex Tubas warranty only applies to original purchaser and not on second-hand instruments.