I suppose tuba pistons made like trumpet pistons with the semi-enclosed top spring system would make them very long/tall. But I'd still like something better than loose springs in the bottom of the casings, under the pistons.

It's just a little annoying at times to line up the guides before ...

This.

That album is the one tuba album that has truly been able to go mainstream. I hear tracks from it being played at stores a lot this time of year. And I’ve heard it alot on several radio stations as well. Beats the heck out of the every third song is Mariah Carey. I’m surprised you have not heard ...

Admittedly, I don’t claim to be very knowledgeable in tuba recordings over the years…it’s just for fun, not a career. But why did I never hear this album before? I’m sure most of you are familiar but in case anyone else is curious…

The best part of this entire thread is the use of bull fiddle. Thank you, I haven’t heard that used in so long I thought it was forgotten.

That keel has to be worth the asking price

Thanks for the links, just wish I could find a case that wouldn’t cost almost as much as the instrument in it

Maybe a long shot as these 103 sized instruments tended to get abused in school systems, but anyone out there got one of those sturdy but lightweight hard cases for a Yamaha 103? I know the same case fits several different models. Open to suggestions for other case options that fit well. This is for ...

I’ll throw in a curveball for fun…more accessible to us amateurs and a wind band piece too.
When the OP said slow burn, this popped in my head :tuba:

https://youtu.be/2vAM5nIPBzk?si=8bjaeUJwmxgdS491

But I completely agree with Adagio for Strings. That piece is so good even Barber went mad knowing ...

Not a salesman but just throwing this out there…

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This $hit’s good stuff. Maybe it wouldn’t have the same effect? I’m no physiochemist though

That’s clearly a prototype AGR. Way ahead of its time.

Maybe this one?

Well, my baby is American made

"https://www.youtube.com/embed/LvBvV92hr ... RlHEE9aA87"




assuming I copied the link correctly…someone smarter help me out if not

I’m trying to determine if I’m completely nuts, or if it’s possible that it’s not just me….

I have two 4-valve, in-line, non-compensating euphoniums; a Conn 19i (same as king 2280) and a Willson 2704. Both are great instruments, though clearly different. They work great for a tuba guy that just ...

Ok, moment of genius. Somehow, I managed to mistake the 2nd #3 slide for the #4 slide, so I had it way out for 4th, and only the 1st #3 slide pushed in all the way…I’m blaming sleep deprivation, but I realize that was just dumb oversight. :facepalm2: Anyway, it is a rather uncommon layout, right ...

I had an Olds O-99-4 a few years back (mentioned on several ocassions that I regret selling it). Had the third tuning slide shortened so it would play better in tune. After that was one of the better BBb tubas I've played in regards to pitch.

Overpriced, but if someone were local (wouldn't have ...

@dreamofoenghus
Please let us see it and hear it once you receive it!

@bort2.0
There is nothing inherently wrong with an abundance of research preceding a serious outlay of cash. Measure twice, cut once.

You know how I am about such things.


I will try to do so. Just keep in mind that I’m ...

bloke wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 5:18 pm I’m surprised that one of those only weighs 20 pounds (w/mpc.)

Me too, honestly, but they actually pulled it out and weighed it per request and called me right back with the measures. Sure, I’m taking their word, but it’s all I have to go on.

Thanks for all the feedback. I did talk with them, and they weighed the horn alone and with the case. Horn weighed 18.8 lbs, and in the case was 40 lbs. I thought that was pretty good for my particular situation. I can always get a decent bag to go with it to lighten the load for transport. I ...

Thanks for all the feedback. I did talk with them, and they weighed the horn alone and with the case. Horn weighed 18.8 lbs, and in the case was 40 lbs. I thought that was pretty good for my particular situation. I can always get a decent bag to go with it to lighten the load for transport. I ...