cjk wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:00 am R&M ?

Has the valve section been replaced? The valves and linkages look pretty modern.

Reichel Markneukirchen. The valves are original but when the horn was gone through in 2019, miniball linkages were installed.

bort2.0 wrote:Buckle up, you're about to go on quite a ride. CONGRATS!

Thanks! I am very much looking forward to many years of playing!

Tubeast wrote:She´s a true beauty.
Is that a gold brass bell on yellow brass body?

Thanks! Nope, the whole tuba is gold brass.

My 1930 R&M Kaisertuba has finally reached home after a long trip from Deutschland! Just got it back from the shop after getting the bell and lead tube soldered back on. I'll get it cleaned and polished up tomorrow and finally put some sound through her. I am thoroughly impressed at how clean and ...

Hello, I got to thinking that I will be receiving my first personally owned rotary valve tuba. I have never had to maintain rotary valves before as most of the stuff I played in the past had piston valves. Figured this would be the best place to ask you all for tips and tricks on keeping the rotary ...

I am looking for a Canadian Brass TU120 and/or an Arnold Jacobs Centennial Edition mouthpiece. Appreciate any offers!

Cheers,
Jared

Found one of these cheaper as it was a demo. I haven't been able to find much info on them, any thoughts on this mouthpiece? I have a Megatone 22 and Olka CB1-A mouthpieces and are looking for one other kind to see what I will end up liking. Thanks!

Cheers,
Jared

Picked up a Göetz/B&S SuperSac gig bag that I read came with the B&S GR 51 tubas and also fit the Meinl Weston Thor or similar sized 5/4 tubas. Hoping this will fit my tuba as those other tubas are roughly 41in in length but with 19in+ bells. With my smaller 16.5in bell and 43.3in length, it'll be ...

Wow, wish I could have picked this one up!

Still in the market for a gig bag. It seems length is the issue, being that it is 43.3in.

Contact Wessex, it sounds like you need the bag for their 6/4 BBb Kaiser. Wessex bags are sturdy for carry, not for protection. I very happily used one for my 6/4 Holton BAT for years, and had no trouble with it at all. For a more substantial bag with well-padded protection contact Lee Stofer, he ...

Good evening everyone, I am looking for a 6/4 sized gig bag. Bell measures at 16.5in and tuba length is 43.3in. I have contacted a few manufacturers and haven't heard back from any of them except SuperFine bags. They want a shadow drawing, which I will not be able to provide, as I will not be ...

I will definitely report back once I have it here and playing. It has been a while since I have played so it make take a little practice to get it back.

Thanks! I can't wait to get it here and playing!

The Big Ben wrote: ↑Fri Jan 06, 2023 4:25 pm OOOoooo Weee! That's a big bugga... Has that characteristic kaisertooba taper on the bell. Have you played it much yet?

I just purchased it from him today. I think it will go out in the mail next week so hoping to see it before the end of the month.

bort2.0 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:49 pm

Alebeard wrote: ↑Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:07 pm Thank you everyone for your input and offers. I have finally made a purchase decision.

Cheers,
Jared

Say more!!

Congrats!

I was very lucky to pick up a Reichel/ Markneukirchen Kaisertuba from Mr. Daniel Ridder!

Thank you everyone for your input and offers. I have finally made a purchase decision.

Cheers,
Jared

Bump

Found a Vincent Bach Megatone 22 mouthpiece going through old boxes in the garage. I honestly cant remember if or when I ever used it; when I was playing in college, I had several mouthpieces. Anyone using a Megatone mouthpiece and if so, does it have any strengths as compared to other mouthpieces ...

The Grand?

Edit: Oh, you mean the Wessex Grand? That thing is a work of art! Quite outside my range though.