Would love to pick this up if I was closer. Unfortunately, I am on the other side of the country. Fantastic looking horn!

Cheers,
Jared

Thanks! I haven't taken any videos yet.

Fit was a little on the big side but fits snug enough.

Wow, what an amazing tuba! Wish I were in the market!

Ended up returning this one to Amazon even though I got a hell of a deal on it. I ordered the next size up which fits up to a 22in bell but has an accommodating depth of 11in, which is just over the measurement of my tuba. Bell will be a bit small in there considering it is only 16.5in and the width...

Good afternoon and happy weekend! I got a Protec C240 in the mail yesterday. Bell fitment and length seem to have a decent fit but the bridge/valve key section fits a bit tight to where I need to pull both halves of the case together and zip. It does zip fairly easy with a little bit of work. The on...

Had my first practice with the orchestra. It went very well, I played better with the group than any of my previous practices so far. I am pretty rusty still with sight reading so I got some work to do with that. Overall, I am extremely happy and excited to be back playing with a group again! Cheers...

This tuba begs me to do some digging. The only other Reichel I've seen that has a good picture is on the Brass and Pipes blog. https://brassandpipes.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/img_5870.jpg This kaiser is different in just about every way (I mean, beyond being a kaiser contrabass instead of a daint...

Finally got the stand for it today. This thing is surprisingly solid and sturdy!

Your pictures link is not working.

(others - perhaps not you, as you might be seeing this advice for the first time - are tired of reading my posts on this sort of thing...) On the pivot ends (top and bottom - "bearings") use the THICKEST oil that does NOT slow down the rotors (possibly up to regular 30W that's out in your...

matt g wrote:A lot of the “it takes a lot of air” feeling is your chops being inefficient. That should come around.

I think so. I plan on practicing every day. I have orchestra practice every Thursday evening as well. Looking forward to seeing what they are playing.

Cheers,
Jared

Got a good couple hours of practice in today. First impressions; it seems forgiving when it comes to tone but it does take a lot of air to make solid notes. I very much enjoyed practice today and how well it plays! I am still working out what mouthpiece are going to work well for me. Between the Olk...

Hi, i would like to sell me like new Wessex ''Tubby'' Eb Tuba. i found an original York, which i like more. Super open sound, good intonation, good open low register. I`m asking 4500 Euro plus shipping! danielridder (at) web (dot) de https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PlmPmAFBmwUCfrsPwZmVYsjp4...

Just found out my tuba has a euro shank so my standard mouthpieces won't work. I'm looking to either trade my mouthpieces or outright purchase similar style mouthpieces in euro shank. I have a very clean Bach Megatone 22 and an Olka CB1-A.

Than you in advance for any offers!

Cheers,
Jared

cjk wrote:I’m curious about height, bell diameter, and bore size.

Not sure on bore but height is 43.3in and bell is 16.5in.

I have to say, she cleaned up very well!! Polished, all slide grease cleaned off and replaced, valves and joints all lubed. Now I need to get myself to play as decent as she looks!

Haven't gotten to polishing yet but put some noise through it [emoji16]

bort2.0 wrote:No clue! :)

Guessing the Olka is closer, but also thinking you'll probably need a Euro shank mouthpiece.

Oh man, you gave me a scare lol. I ran down to check if my mouthpieces fit and thankfully they do so the lead pipe size appears to be standard and not euro.

A few things in my experience: * Don't try to muscle it like a big York-style 6/4 tuba. It won't go well. * For me, big bowl-shaped mouthpieces work better * It's going to take time to work out smoothness between notes, slurring, flexibility * Don't try to muscle it. The bell is tall and way above ...