I have a thing for Conn 2XJ tubas...I don't know why, maybe I am totally crazy, but I just enjoy playing them. Everytime I sell one, I end up buying another :facepalm2: :laugh: No memories, emotional attachment, I just genuinely have fun playing these tubas. Ok, so the first step is complete, I ...

Nice job

These are pretty amazing for the price.
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I would be more than happy to share a list of BBb tubas that I think are easier to play, and produce better results. However, I'm not sure that would be very helpful to anyone. What plays easier/produces better results for me could be considerably different than what might work well for others. I ...

Absolutely. It was a good playing tuba. Almost decided to keep it, but let it go to someone who could actually use it. For some weird reason, I really love old American tubas and all of their "qualities."

I'm definitely not an expert, but I have mostly played/performed on BBb tubas for most of my 20+ year career in the military. I have also, thanks to the military, had the opportunity to play/perform on nearly all of the most popular/latest models of BBb tubas over the years. I have personally owned ...

Yes, Symphonia Domestica, such a fun piece of music. I've never played it, but I really enjoy listening to it, especially the Fritz Reiner CSO recording.

Absolutely my favorite brass section Here are a couple of my favorites:

For a low cost option, maybe try the Kelly 50, 18, and/or 24AW(this is an updated 24AW design with a modern rim profile, and inner diameter). I like all of the lexan versions of these, and I just purchased a stainless steel 24AW for fancy occasions. Fwiw, I used to use a 3/4 BBb for quintet playing ...

Would you say that Roger Bobo exhibited the same level of nuance/ finesse/musicianship/phrasing as Rostropovich, YoYoMa, or any of the great tenors? Why are tuba solos, at least the ones that seem to stick around, written primarily in what's considered a baritone/tenor range, with the occasional dip ...

I'm not convinced that nuanced musicality isn't taught. I think that it has more to do with the ability/attention to detail to convey the nuanced musicality through the ever growing size of our instruments.

Roger Bobo is truly one of a kind. Just an unbelievable "musician." However, I think that many great tuba players/musicians/soloists have emerged since Roger Bobo. Some of favorites are: Øystein Baadsvik, Roland Szentpáli, Patrick Sheridan, Carol Jantsch, James Gourlay, Aaron Tindal, Les Neish, ...

I apologize for the audio quality. It was recorded with my cell phone, so probably not the best representation of the sound. I don't think that it's a true Kaiser sound. It's kind of a blend between the Kaiser and American sound, but leans more towards the American sound. I bought this as kind of an ...

My best take from today's practice session on"Ricercar" with the Wessex XL

Today's best take of "Ricercar" with the Monster EEb. It definitely could use some more work However, it's a good challenge, and fun to work on

The only people I have run into that care about the direction my tuba bell faces are other tuba players And I have done the orchestra thing on more than a few occasions

I'm really sorry that you're recording equipment failed. I have experienced this problem with my Q2N. I purchased an external hard drive and external power bank, and that fixed the problem... mostly. I don't really use it anymore because it's more of a hassle than just using my phone. If I want ...

Congratulations on the new tuba! I will probably never get to hear one live, so I can only imagine. Couple of questions: It’s light given its size - so made from sheet brass? Why do you like the Fafner piston model but didn’t like the rotary version yet you like the 98 with rotors? I have played/per ...

It's something :huh: I have no words :laugh: :facepalm2: I have been playing tuba for a living for over 20 years, and I haven't used a CC tuba for anything. I have performed/worked with plenty of people who use CC tubas. I guess it's just a matter of personal preference. Whatever tool helps you ...

Congratulations I had the opportunity to play the B&S version in the Army at a few duty stations. They are great tubas