AvrTuba wrote: Sun Sep 27, 2026 8:15 pm Ask Roger Rocco

Rocky Rococo? At your cervix!?

And somebody has to break the tie when the inevitable interpretation disputes break out.
Plus, who else is going to give the violas the hand!?

MartinMan wrote: Sun Sep 27, 2026 9:24 am Does anyone have photos/documentation of any BBb Couturiers? I've seen a few of the Eb horns but I'm curious what the wrap and taper of a BBb would look like in that design.

Helicon
Tubas

The "RS" model (Regular Slide?) c.1922-1923

They won't work if you don't strip the lacquer first.

Pressing need?

Thank you!

It's marching band, play the cheap stuff outside.

Really, how many kids need an F attachment. When I see teens play, they all use normal 1-7 positions, and I ask them what the valve is for, and they don't know.


Yeah, until you’ve seen what the dummies do in the Army bands, this ...

436.

arpthark wrote: Mon Jul 20, 2026 6:29 am

bloke wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2026 3:38 pm 1812 memories

I didn't realize you were that old.

He's older. He's the one who straightened the Pilgrim's horns out when they got banged up on the crossing using water power and blacksmith tools during their summer vacation.

He also gave me a J.W. York & Sons E♭ alto horn with serial number (#79479). I wasn't able to find nearly as much information about the York.


The York was made about 1925 and is either a model 436 or 437, depending on whether it has the 1910 High/Low Pitch loop or not.

https://static ...

tofu wrote: Sun Jul 19, 2026 12:28 amCivil War cannons with re-enactors

I stopped doing that gig years ago, but I still have the earplugs in my tuba bag!

I use EnduranceEmbochure to cover my stable of horns.

They have outstanding customer service and are very informative, with a detailed assessment unique to my current coverage and potential future tuba needs. Plus, they have a very cute tech.

https://www.endurancewarranty.com/wp-content/uploads ...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/257614308603

UncleBeer wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2026 8:34 am "Breathe from the belly". Puh-leeeeze.

Don't say that! I've developed the largest belly in my state, and I hope it wasn't all for naught!

If you're gunna do it, at least change the strap!

As I recall it looked just like the catalog drawing. Minimal photos. At first I thought it was just a one-off until I saw the loyalist catalog. By then it was too late...

Wade,
All the best!
Mike

Now THAT'S an artist!