RARE Alexander Mainz F Tuba Professional 5 Rotor NR Alexander is the top shelf brass. Will ship worldwide! Start Price USD 2,299.00 Current Price USD 2,299.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, October 04, 2008 End Time Saturday, October 11, 2008 Location Sofia, default See more about 'RARE Alexander Mainz F Tuba Professional 5 Rotor NR' Description Up for auction is a very rare Gebr. Alexander Mainz Solo Tuba in F.The Tuba is vintage, about 70 years old. I will be glad if anyone can give me an accurate year.The Tuba has five rotors, 4+1. Very good compression and smooth operation. Please noticeit is pretty banged up. Since the Tuba is indeed expensive and professional, it deserves a buyer who would bring it back to the Rolls Royce of Tubas that it really is.   This Tuba has a lot of music left in it. It is not broken beyond repair. Just needs some work.103cm tall (40 1/2 inch). Bell diameter: 365mm (14 1/2 Inch). Bore size is 0.728" (18.5mm)Made of gold messing. Stators, tunning slide sockets are made of Nickel-Silver.No Case, will pack it in special foam caccoon (pretty cool!). I am very professional with this kind of packing. Before bidding, please ask for shipping. Buyer pays shipping.   Once money is received. I will ship immediately. This is a vintage instrument and is sold AS IS, no refunds.   For Serious bidders only. I will remove those who bid before asking me. Will accept Bank Transfer or Postal Money order in Cash. Payment is to be made in up to 10 working days. See my feedback and my other auctions. Good Luck!   PLEASE NOTICE: I WILL NOT ACCEPT bids made in the last minutes. If you are a serious buyer, please contact me. Place a Bid!