Second Suite in F, Movement II, by Gustav Holst

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…The big issue that I have from using plastic/fiberglass bells is that I can't hear myself nearly as well as with a metal bell. I'd expect that to be similar with CF bells. Having previously owned a Butler C-12 Bass Trombone with a detachable flare, this is VERY true of carbon fiber bells. The feed...

Beautiful work, Bloke, truly!

Casca Grossa wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2024 11:26 am I do have a Conn 2. There are some surface scratches on the rim and the very end of the shank is not round. Both of these things could be easily fixed. If you are interest, PM me and I'll send some pics for you.

PM sent!

arpthark wrote: ↑Thu Jul 25, 2024 2:16 pm There are a couple on eBay right now, but I'd describe them as "only slightly chewed up" condition.

I just saw those. I’d be tempted, if they didn’t look like marching band playthings.

Bumpity bump!

I’m still searching for a Conn 2 tuba mouthpiece in comfortable+ condition. Let me know if you have one or know of one for sale.

Thanks!

I’m still fascinated by the repair posts. Keep them coming!

Thanks, for the great review! I’m with you, on the alternate fingerings, and that’s one reason I find the compensating systems to be appealing. Alas, I lack the fortitude for a big heavy tuba, and the funds for something fancy like a compensating BBb.

Keep doing the good work, sir!

IIRC, there is a study that mentions something about expert status and 10,000 hours. There is definitely truth in skill increasing with effort invested, and I can only imagine with something like 10,000 hours on a task an individual would be proficient, at a minimum.

Keep up the effort, OP!

I am looking for a Conn 2 mouthpiece to match up with a 1971 Conn 4J BBb tuba I just purchased. Cosmetics are unimportant, as long as the shank is round and the rim is free of trauma/scratches. I’m hoping some of our resident repairmen might have a spare in a drawer somewhere. Let me know what you’v...

A lot of the “beginner” books tend to be more band/ensemble focused. Are there recommendations for a solid book of tuba studies for a self-led tuba “beginner”, who has experience on brass and reading in multiple clefs? Possibly something in the public domain, that might be downloadable, so a guy cou...

With a great many suggestions to stick with a known-good mouthpiece model, I put an order in for a lexan Kellyberg that should arrive today. The price was easy enough to handle, and shipping was quick. On a related note, I also picked up a Conn 4J that had spent a moment in Lee Stofer’s shop. I will...

arpthark wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2024 9:15 am I bet Messina could make you a custom order.

This is probably an excellent suggestion, and worthy of checking up on. They are reportedly very easy to deal with, and friendly.

Just a curiosity... … So why is tuba different? It can't just be mouthpiece size... can it? Arnold Jacobs’s Tuba Studies begins with a full page of exercises intended to be buzzed on the mouthpiece alone. I can’t answer your question, out of lack of experience, but just thought I’d offer that obser...

I’m really a bit in shock about the state of these instruments/posts. I remember being taught to respect and be a steward of items I didn’t directly own.

Technicians and mechanics must have the patience of a saint.

bloke wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 9:30 pm ... y'all aren't really reading this crap, right?

@bloke , As a middle-aged man, I still find myself fascinated by instrument repair techs. This thread just makes my day every time I see an update posted. Truly.

basscelfg wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 12:33 pmThanks, I always assumed music store prices were no negotiable. Im happy to try!
What does BBC stand for? I can only think of the TV station (lol).

BBC = Baltimore Brass Company, in Maryland

https://www.baltimorebrasscompany.com/

I say get a plastic Helleberg from Kelly. Or one of their other standard size plastic mouthpieces. It's what I did going from euphonium to tuba as an adult. Then I bought a stainless Kellyberg when they were on sale. I'm no expert but I do love the Kellyberg plastics, I play one on my sousaphone wh...

When I was younger I used to be very interested in becoming an instrument repair technician. I still am, to a certain degree, but this time of year I certainly don’t envy you guys and the crunch you’re under to get school instruments “up to snuff”. Bravo, to all of our techs in the trenches. Stay st...

@bloke you flatter me, sir!