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If you a parent looking for a tuba to gift your child, you would probably have learned by now that it can be expensive business. Tubas come at a price range of $6,000 and $20,000. But that does not mean you should make a compromise on the quality of the instrument by going in for the less expensive ones. It is definitely the branded ones that are likely to give you your moneys worth, even if you have to pay a little higher than usual. However if you are willing to try the used ones, you can get good quality instruments at reasonable prices.

While getting a tuba for your kid it would be best to go for an upright tuba. An upright tuba is one with the bell pointing upwards with the instrument resting in the player's lap. Tubas pitched in C, E-flat, and F are also suitable for beginners. The C and F tubas are generally used by serious tuba players because of their clearer tone.

Signet Music Secondhand Zone is the best place to look for used tubas. This web based music store assures you that second hands does not mean second rate! All instruments put up on sale on this site are thoroughly inspected prior to shipping. In case the instrument does not match the seller's description, you will be sent detailed photographs. If you feel the instrument does not match your specifications, your money will be refunded.

At tubaexchange.com, you can exchange your old tuba for the ones of your choice. They even offer free shipping. Mrtuba is also a good site to look for previously owned tubas. This site also offers to clear all your questions regarding tubas, and you can contact them for tuba repairs as well. eBay also offers a wide array of used tubas of different brands. At eBay, you can be assured of buyer protection, too. As all the transactions in eBay are carried out through Pay Pal, you can easily dispute any faulty transactions. Amazon and bizrate.com also have some great bargains on used instruments.

While ordering your tuba, do make sure your instrument comes with a hard-sided case. Though many salespeople offer a carrying bag, there is nothing like a hard-sided case to protect your tuba! It is a big investment that you are making, when you get yourself a tuba. So, see to it that, the case is included in the price.