Posted by Gerald J. on August 19, 2001 at 16:15:37:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Why are Tubas SO expensive? posted by Joe S. on August 19, 2001 at 14:56:58:
The price of a blank piece of pernambuco wood for a bass bow costs several hundred now and it might be junk. There's little left in Brazil so the value will continue to rise. Its not like brass where more can be made any time and needs only some shaping to make a mouthpiece or tuba.
Gerald J.