This a rare find indeed, especially given the condition. Check out the listing to see all the photos. Starting bid is $6,000 and the buy-it-now price is $7,800.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/27498166719...m=274981667192
SOLD FOR $6,000
This a rare find indeed, especially given the condition. Check out the listing to see all the photos. Starting bid is $6,000 and the buy-it-now price is $7,800.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/27498166719...m=274981667192
SOLD FOR $6,000
Last edited by John Morgan; 10-19-2021 at 05:35 PM.
Dave Werden (ASCAP)
Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
Adams Artist (Adams E3)
Alliance Mouthpiece (DC3)
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Spent a little time asking the seller a few questions.
Replies to those questions:
Made in 1983 HBS-378 Serial #083568
Handmade by Peter Hirsbrunner
The ebay seller is selling the horn for his father, who houses the horn.
I asked for a photo of the pistons, which I have attached here:
They look pretty good to me for the age.
Mike Taylor
Illinois Brass Band
Fox Valley Brass Band
Thanks for the extra info and the valve photo. I agree they look good (I downloaded the photo and blew it up so my tired eyes could see more detail).
I think the price range is fair, given the scarcity and high quality of these horns. But a price is not a price until it sells for $x amount.
Dave Werden (ASCAP)
Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
Adams Artist (Adams E3)
Alliance Mouthpiece (DC3)
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Facebook: davewerden
Twitter: davewerden
Instagram: davewerdeneuphonium
The URL has been updated in the original post.
Dave Werden (ASCAP)
Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
Adams Artist (Adams E3)
Alliance Mouthpiece (DC3)
YouTube: dwerden
Facebook: davewerden
Twitter: davewerden
Instagram: davewerdeneuphonium
I played an eighties Hirsbrunner for years. Regret selling that one.
I recently purchased a Hirsbrunner 378 1983 model from The Tuba Exchange.I'm very happy with it. It has a beautiful sound and intonation is pretty stable. I communicated with Peter Hirsbrunner about a trigger but he no longer has them. I was surprised when he replied to my email. I'm not sure I need a trigger. I've tried several brands and I like this euphonium the best. Very well made.
Willson 2900 TA-1 Euphonium - Denis Wick 4AM
Yamaha YSL-643 Trombone - Bob Reeves BrassArk 5G "Gladstone"
Yamaha YSL-8440 Trombone - Denis Wick 5BS
VMI 3301S BBb Tuba - Schilke Helleberg
Past:
York Preference 3067 Euphonium - Denis Wick 4AL
Benge 165F Trombone - Benge Marcellus
Wessex BR140 Baritone - Denis Wick 6BS
F.E. Olds Special Trombone (ca. 1941)
Kevin Powers in Michigan has his own shop now. He installed my Hirsbrunner trigger. His email is info@mmis.us or (734) 915-5606.