CONN 5J TUBA W/CASE PRISTINE CONDITION Start Price USD 2,900.00 Current Price USD 2,900.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 3,700.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, July 14, 2008 End Time Saturday, July 19, 2008 Location Saint Louis, MO See more about 'CONN 5J TUBA W/CASE PRISTINE CONDITION' Description This is a Conn 5J Bb Tuba serial number 795290 with orginal hardshell case (w/wheels) and UMI 2 mouthpiece.  One adult owner.  This horn is in pristine condition.  It has been regularly maintained but played only on occasion (mostly for arranging / composing purposes) and basically has never left the house.  The corks and felts are still in reasonably fresh condition.  Approximate age 5-8 years.  Lacquer 99+%.  Blemishes are limited to nicks in 3-4 places, none larger than pencil point or so.  Even the bottom bow and branches on either side are without dings or dents, ditto for bell and leadpipe.  Valves are tight, quiet and fast.  Slides are snug and move easily.  Case is in good working condition, has a few minor scuffs.  A new one with case runs $5,299 at Woodwind & Brasswind or Baltimore Brass Co.  Lower 48 states only (no exceptions, please do not ask).  Shipping via UPS ground insured.  Successful bidder may return within 7 days if item not as described in ad, buyer to pay all shipping charges both ways.  This is a beautiful instrument . . . horn plays, looks and sounds great.  Please visit www.cgconn.com for product specifications.  Once shipping location etc is identified, I will work with successful bidder if an overpayment of shipping costs results.  Horn is case is 42" by 29" by 22" and weighs 47 lbs.  Thanks for looking! Place a Bid!