Eastman EBB534 4/4 BBb Tuba ~ NEW!

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Eastman EBB-534 4/4 BBb Tuba ~ NEW IN STOCK! ~ AMAZING!
Model
EBB-534 BBb 4/4
Description
A beautifully crafted 4/4 size “American-style” BBb tuba. This tuba has a warm, centered tone that is
capable of powerful projection. It features precise intonation with good flexibility at any dynamic
level and is an ideal choice for advanced wind symphonies, community bands, and small ensembles
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FLAT RATE FREIGHT 0, Local Pickup Available. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Condition
NEW
History
About About Eastman Music Company Happy 20th Anniversary, Eastman Music Company! When Qian Ni, an accomplished flute player from Beijing, founded Eastman Strings in 1992, he never imagined that over the course of 20 years, the company would grow from a small business operated out of the back of his car into a global music supplier. A recent graduate of Boston University’s music program, Ni was simply doing what he knew and loved: Representing some of China’s best violin makers in the U.S. market. “I would load up my car with their instruments and drive from city to city selling them to violin shops and music stores,” Ni recalls. “Those that didn’t buy from me gave me excellent advice.” Ni took that advice and continued to build his company, one customer at a time. In 1994, he made a strategic decision that would set the stage for Eastman’s dynamic expansion over the next two decades: rather than simply distributing musical instruments, Ni decided to open his first workshop on the outskirts of Beijing. “The top two luthiers I worked with then are still managing our string shops today,” Ni says with pride. “We have been lucky to attract so many talented people over the years.” The company, now named Eastman Music Company, quickly earned a reputation for quality among its customers. Having entered the music products industry through the orchestral strings sector, where Ni saw a need for higher quality student and step up instruments, Eastman embraced its reputation as a manufacturer that could offer its customers unbeatable prices without compromising on materials or craftsmanship. “Others looked to China for cheap products, but I always felt that we had to focus on quality if we were going to be successful over the long term,” Ni says. His commitment to producing superior products paid off. By 2001, Eastman had become the leading supplier of stringed instruments in the United States. In 2002, Eastman made its first leap outside of the orchestral instrument sector by displaying two archtop guitars at the Winter NAMM show. Today, their guitars are displayed in boutique shops throughout the world, and compare in quality to the most respected names in the industry. That milestone was followed by a spate of expansion. Eastman purchased America’s oldest flute company, William S. Haynes, in 2004. The next year marked Eastman’s entry into the brass business via a unique partnership with professional trumpet and trombone maker S.E Shires of Boston, followed by the acquisition of one of China’s premier brass manufactures. Last year, Haynes upped the ante by building a new best-in-class flute-making facility just outside of Boston. But that’s not all. Eastman also operates another flute-making workshop in Beijing, where the company’s student and Amadeus flutes are produced. “The collaboration between our two shops under the leadership of the makers at Haynes has been nothing short of incredible,” Ni says. Not surprisingly, 2011 has been another busy year for Eastman. The company consolidated its U.S. operations into one facility in Pomona, Calif., and in October completed the purchase of a low brass factory in Tianjin, China, in keeping with Eastman’s philosophy of owning the factories where its products are manufactured. “We have been incredibly fortunate to have a small but incredibly supportive network of dealers who are truly partners in our business,” stated Saul Friedgood, Executive Vice President. “The recent acquisition of the low brass factory will enable us to improve our quality and our dealers will undoubtedly be able to represent this well for us in the marketplace.” Earlier this year, Eastman took its woodwind business to the next level by striking a partnership with China’s largest reed maker, to introduce a new line of reeds. Although the company is the largest domestic supplier of reed instruments in China, it’s virtually unknown outside of the country. After hearing about the success that Eastman had working with an associate, Ni was approached to discuss the prospect of working together. “The reeds were impeccably made, but we felt that in order for them to be the best reeds in the world, the cane itself needed to be better quality,” Ni says. Eastman secured a long-term exclusive source in the Var region of southern France, widely regarded as the best in the world for growing reed cane. “Now we have reeds that compete with anything on the market at any price point,” Ni says. “We offer an incredible value to our customers. I believe this is going to be the next really big thing for our company.” Judging by Eastman’s growth over the past 20 years, however, it’s certainly not the last.Company History.
Specifications
Key of BBb
Full-size tuba with 19 3/4” bell
Yellow brass construction with nickel-silver leadpipe
and tuning slides
Four stainless steel pistons through a .687" bore
Front-action valve assembly
Exquisitely finished in a clear lacquer
Durable, hard-shell ABS case with wheels.
A Special letter from our President and Founder:
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit our auctions! The story of my company starts right here with this eBay account, nearly 20 years ago. On September 11th, 2001 the United States was attacked, and the world changed seemingly overnight. At the time, I was a young craftsman who had just a year earlier graduated from the most reputable musical instrument repair program in the world, Minnesota State College, in Red Wing, MN. I had taken a position as an Apprentice with a premiere Custom Trombone manufacture in the Boston, MA area. While I was fortunate enough to keep my job after a series of layoffs that came after the attacks, my hours were drastically cut back to 15 hours a week. Driven by the necessity to put food on the table I engaged the passion I had for vintage musical instruments, and the skills I had learned into my own business. If you’ll notice the date when this eBay account was started, (Sept. 28, 2001) is a snapshot in time, when my life changed, and I started to realize an amazing opportunity in life that has become something truly remarkable. I have always enjoyed finding quality instruments, properly servicing and conditioning them, and making them available here to the eBay community.
As we prepare to serve the eBay community with our 20th year of service, we want to say thank you for allowing us to serve you! Thank you for your trust. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! We are blessed to have grown into the company we are today. I am so proud to be surrounded by a team of such exceptional and dedicated people that make this company run. We are all passionate about what we do. It is important for you to know that each and every customer we deal with is very important to us. Please understand that we are here to help and offer our expertise to make your experience the best we possibly can. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask us! We take great pride in our positive feedback on eBay and strive to continue the experiences we've shared with past customers with you! If you know anyone interested in purchasing musical equipment, or are in need of repair service, we hope you might consider helping to spread the word about what we do. Thank you so much!
Sincerely, Michael T. Corrigan Founder/President B.A.C. Horn Doctor LLC
Terms
We appreciate you taking the time to read all of our terms prior to bidding. We WILL accept international bidding. Shipping Cost is factored into the eBay system and automatically calculated. YES, we do ship internationally. Please refer to the internal eBay system. We use the Global Shipping System. If you have any additional questions, or concerns involving shipping, you must contact us before the close of the auction. We have 20 years of experience shipping high-value musical instruments internationally, so bid with confidence. RETURN POLICY: All instruments are sold as-is and we will only issue returns if the instrument was damaged during shipping or if the instrument was grossly misrepresented in its descriptions and pictures. If the instrument is damaged in shipping, you will need to file a claim with our preferred shipping company, and it is imperative that you process the insurance requirements properly. (i.e. keeping all of the original packagings for inspection, etc.) Failure to do so will jeopardize any insurance claim for us and will void our ability to issue a refund. We will also only accept returns if it is within 7 days of receipt of the instrument and if authorized by a B.A.C. Representative. If you have any questions about our policy please feel free to contact us. CUSTOMS POLICY: Please do not ask us to commit Customs Fraud -- we WILL NOT alter any of our shipping paperwork or monetary receipts for the purpose of evading or minimizing international import taxes. We encourage you to build any customs and taxes into your high bid. (for example, if your budget is 0 and it will cost to import that item, please bid 5 knowing that the rest of your budget will go toward the import of the item.) Again, we have an excellent feedback rating. We have one of the best ratings in the eBay community for accurate descriptions -- we go the extra mile taking many high-resolution photos to win your confidence in our description. If there are any questions at all, please do not hesitate to use the "Question and Answer" feature attached to this listing prior to bidding. We pride ourselves on the ability to accurately respond to these questions promptly. B.A.C. Horn Doctor LLC. is a qualified professional service center in Overland Park, KS, and employs knowledgeable musicians and experts in vintage instruments. Good luck and happy bidding!!