After almost 17 years of absence I now want to start playing again.
After searching high and low for a used tuba (used tubas are not easy to find here in Norway) for some time, I am now offered a Cerveny Eb tuba. Four rotary valves. This could be mine for 10000 NOK, that is 1382$ /867£. Given that this is a technically good instrument and looking reasonably good, is this an ok buy?
I am also offered a Jupiter 582S tuba for twice the price.
Does anyone know anything about Cerveny Tubas? Or Jupiter? I would be thankful for any help!
Should I maybe stay away from both of them?
As it is almost 17 years since last time I played a tuba, should I go for Bb or Eb? I will, after a lot of practice join a local medium sized amateur band and also play in a quintet with some friends.
Hope someone can give me some advice on this.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Jan
After searching high and low for a used tuba (used tubas are not easy to find here in Norway) for some time, I am now offered a Cerveny Eb tuba. Four rotary valves. This could be mine for 10000 NOK, that is 1382$ /867£. Given that this is a technically good instrument and looking reasonably good, is this an ok buy?
I am also offered a Jupiter 582S tuba for twice the price.
Does anyone know anything about Cerveny Tubas? Or Jupiter? I would be thankful for any help!
Should I maybe stay away from both of them?
As it is almost 17 years since last time I played a tuba, should I go for Bb or Eb? I will, after a lot of practice join a local medium sized amateur band and also play in a quintet with some friends.
Hope someone can give me some advice on this.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Jan