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by cbz
Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: CHEAP headphones for listening to tuba on phone/laptop
Replies: 47
Views: 2738

Re: CHEAP headphones for listening to tuba on phone/laptop

I would suggest the Sony MDR-V6, but they have long since been discontinued. You could try the Sony MDR-7506. They are a bit out of your price range (~$80), but you can probably find a used pair for less. I still use my 30-year-old pair of MDR-V6s for general listening at home as I prefer the flat r...
by cbz
Tue May 04, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: SoCal - instrument repair and servicing?
Replies: 5
Views: 2276

Re: SoCal - instrument repair and servicing?

bloke wrote: Tue May 04, 2021 2:47 pm
cbz wrote: Tue May 04, 2021 12:02 pm In San Diego you can contact Jim Reeves at the Windsmith. I've had Jim work on my horns in the past and I've been happy with the results.

Arul
possibly, a son of Bob...??
Jim is from Canada so I'm guessing probably not.
by cbz
Tue May 04, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: SoCal - instrument repair and servicing?
Replies: 5
Views: 2276

Re: SoCal - instrument repair and servicing?

In San Diego you can contact Jim Reeves at the Windsmith. I've had Jim work on my horns in the past and I've been happy with the results.

Arul
by cbz
Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:14 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Yamaha 642 vs. 642II Neo
Replies: 5
Views: 906

Re: Yamaha 642 vs. 642II Neo

I owned a 642 for about 10 years and replaced it with a Neo a couple of years ago. I found that the 642 blew a little easier in the low range. The Neo offers a little more resistance, it slots better for me (e.g. G above the staff), and has a sweeter sound to my ears. Given a choice I between the tw...