Posted by Mark F. on July 24, 2001 at 22:20:01:
In Reply to: The best way to buy tubas posted by James Rees on July 24, 2001 at 19:22:45:
I have heard of some people buying a VMI 3302, and having it cut into a CC. I hear it is an easy conversion for this particular BBb. The 3302 is a great horn for the money, and is the same as the PT-6p , but just in BBb. In theory, you could cut one of these for a lot less than a new horn would cost from Cuss'em Music
Don't let anybody tell you that the PT line is any better than the average VMI. IT's just not true. They come of the same assembly line and just take a different route when it comes time to engrave the bells.
I know of somebody (not me) who has a like new 3302 for sale. e-mail me if interested.