That is a seriously useful post, @UncleBeer. Thank you.

I would guess every French tuba is different of course, but the ones I've heard are a brighter sound than Euphs.
*gives exaggerated, Parisian shrug of shoulders*

It Is worth to be taken into consideration the Joseph Lidl LCB 702. It Is called a "student" model but it's a fine tuba. I had chance to play test some of them at the Lidl factory in Brno years ago, and I was impressed by the accuracy of making and the top quality valves. Less than 7 kilos of ...

Just want to reiterate my tanks for all the thoughts here. Lots of useful stuff.

Lots of great info guys--I really appreciate it.
I'm hundreds of miles away from a proper shop, so it really helps.

Compact good, but intonation most important. Compact is indeed good because I'll have to double on other things; the less tonnage to haul the better. The drummer is the drummer, the trumpet player is the trumpet player. Etc. I'm the jerk of all trades (poor attitude). The more varied sounds the ...

Thanks guys.
Will read up on Miraphone 184 for starters.

Looking for suggestions for a high-quality 3/4 (or even slightly smaller) tuba. Not looking for a student model. All the valves for the same hand. At the risk of being heretical, not fussed as to whether it's BB or CC. Small group jop/pazz, nothing bigger than a beer tent. No need (this time) to lay ...

Can you fill us in here?
Starting with the export price?

Eb Tenor is lots of fun. Highly recommended if you want to take something to a sing-along but you want to leave tuba/euph at home. (Of course there are many excellent, serious players.) I'm surprised they don't start more children on this instrument. Good sizing and a way to develop technique no ...