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1968 Olds Studio baritone / euphonium (and others) - $595 (Fisher's Landing)
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I restored this 1968 Studio (professional line) to a raw-brass finish, and it is ready for a new home. It has a shiny, but ding-ed finish with a silver-washed bell and nickel-silver trim (their upper line of instruments of the day). It can shine up (with MAAS polish) in 20 minutes to a gloss/shiny finish as shown in the photo. The condition is good considering its 60-year age, but flawed if you are looking for a new horn. There are no major dents, but you can see details in the photos - there are minor dings in different stretched, but the lead pipe and bottom bow are fine; the horn plays wonderfully and is in excellent shape relative to many others available on eBay. The tubing and valves are in very good condition overall, and from 12 feet away it looks flawless, but up close you can see the patina that comes from age. Look at the photos for more detail on this specific horn. That is the reason that the horns are selling for 20% of the cost of a new horn. The cost comes out to equal about 8 months of rental for a "similar" modern horn, but the quality of these instruments is outstanding, and they hold their value well if taken care of.
I also have a selection of other Olds and Reynolds euphoniums that I've similarly restored over the past few months. These are great practice horns or actually sound better than many of the available "new" horns that cost far more (and these have no further depreciation due to age!). Prices range from $450-600.
Come and give them a try - I have two cases that are original from the 1960's ($125 each) and one that is a generic case, but it free!! An upgraded Yamaha 48 or Blessing 12C mouthpieces is included.
Call or text Rob at 360 - six oh one - eight thousand.
Buescher, euphonium, baritone, tuba, band, yamaha, york, Conn, trombone