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by rodgeman
Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: 1920's Tuba (Besson?) on The Rapair Shop
Replies: 6
Views: 652

1920's Tuba (Besson?) on The Rapair Shop

I am a fan of this show on Youtube. Always interesting repairs and sometimes restored older objects with high sentimental value. They made a third valve for this tuba from brass. I think it is Besson - possibly Eb compensating - judging by the long valves. There are other objects in this episode. I ...
by rodgeman
Fri Aug 23, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Storing bell-front tubas
Replies: 17
Views: 1620

Re: Storing bell-front tubas

I use the Hercules stand. I had a bell front Mirafone 186. I now use it for my Eastman. Very sturdy and off the ground.
by rodgeman
Fri Jul 26, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Mouthpiece questions/experiences/etc.
Replies: 18
Views: 1723

Re: Mouthpiece questions/experiences/etc.

I have owned a couple of Mirafone 186 tubas in the past. Here are my mouthpiece experiences on them. Conn Helleberg 120S - it works well. It just felt limiting in the lower register to me. Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-88+ - great lower register. Takes a lot of air. Sold it to another 186 player ...
by rodgeman
Thu May 09, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Luggage Dolly for Non-Wheeled Case
Replies: 12
Views: 1382

Re: Luggage Dolly for Non-Wheeled Case

I use a simple moving dolly I bought from Harbor Freight for 12 bucks. It’s a simple wood rectangle with carpeting on each end and pretty sturdy casters. Right now I use a ratchet strap to hold it in place but I may come up with something more elegant. No handle, but a handle kit is available from H ...
by rodgeman
Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Hard cases with wheels.
Replies: 11
Views: 1464

Re: Hard cases with wheels.

Why not keep the padded bag and use one of these https://a.co/d/6cImQEn ? I used one to move my bell front Mirafone 186 and my Cerveny 601. Once I get into another group I may use it on my Eastman with a gig bag. I like the fact I can pad the bottom and have the bell up. The body is protected by a ...
by rodgeman
Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Compact Guitars
Replies: 10
Views: 658

Re: Compact Guitars

How about a cigar box guitar?

Amazon has kits and pre made guitars

See https://a.co/d/g9d3U7d
by rodgeman
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Eastman 534 vs the 562
Replies: 32
Views: 3534

Re: Eastman 534 vs the 562

I am very happy with mine.
by rodgeman
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: If you can't get in, don't go change your password...yet.
Replies: 3
Views: 266

Re: If you can't get in, don't go change your password...yet.

They seem to be back up. Based on the amount of time for the outage it seems more likely it was a rollout of some sort that was rolled back. Enterprise technology is quite complex at this level. Chances are they will not release the reason for the outage due to security concerns. Meta will not ...
by rodgeman
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Hercules DS552B Acquired: I kinda like it.
Replies: 6
Views: 581

Re: Hercules DS552B Acquired: I kinda like it.

I love mine. It sets with my tuba in a corner.
by rodgeman
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTB cimbasso
Replies: 3
Views: 282

Re: WTB cimbasso

I saw this on Facebook. I am not the seller nor do I have anything to do with the listing. It is on my feed. Hope this helps.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tubaeup ... 626264812/
by rodgeman
Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: New plan for a BBb. (purchased a 601 BBb)
Replies: 157
Views: 10781

Re: New plan for a BBb. (purchased a 601 BBb)

yes...You're are considerably taller than I am. no...I can't tell s--t from looking at a picture. no...I can't experience playing that tuba from your perspective... OK...(and I may well be wrong)... It almost looks as thought (were the instrument held at LESS of an angle than in the picture) that ...
by rodgeman
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Tornister tuba BBb
Replies: 9
Views: 858

Re: Tornister tuba BBb

I found this company https://www.hsm-brass.de/tuben.html - last one listed. If you download their pdf they list the following: German Tornistertuba in B • 4 – ventilige Zylindermaschine • konische Bohrung 15 – 16 mm • Druckwerk mit Kreuzgelenk / Unibal • Schallstückdurchmesser 25 cm • Mundrohr und St ...
by rodgeman
Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: Demo Eastman EBB825
Replies: 3
Views: 257

Re: Demo Eastman EBB825

I bought a demo horn from Dillon Music. It is my Eastman and it plays great and I got it for a few thousand less than new. I guess it depends on the store. I have a lot of faith in Dillon Music and Matt checking them.
by rodgeman
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What do you want from a conference?
Replies: 35
Views: 1785

Re: What do you want from a conference?

I would like to see if maybe a community band with multiple tuba players would perform and a discussion about playing locally if you are not in a music program (major).

I would also like to see less fees to just meet and see the vendors.
by rodgeman
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:31 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Cow bell in my part ---
Replies: 15
Views: 1401

Re: Cow bell in my part ---

I have seen drum kits with the cowbell mounted to a stand and hit with a drum stick. Maybe see if the percussion group has a stand for it?
by rodgeman
Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: ITEC 2025
Replies: 15
Views: 2719

Re: ITEC 2025

For a musical organization, they sure are tone deaf to their actual membership. Although, the inner circle is surely thrilled. The one this year was in my area. However, with all the costs, and looking at membership it was too much. I don't feel it is worth it to me. The organization seems to not ...
by rodgeman
Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Conn tubas: discussion thread
Replies: 29
Views: 1757

Re: Conn tubas: discussion thread

The first tuba I owned was a Conn 20J. It was a tank. I had all the dents removed and a new lead pipe put in. Awesome playing tuba with a Helleberg 120 mouthpiece and one bit. It was like playing a howitzer. I think it is great on outdoor gigs. I never played the four valve one but imagine it would ...
by rodgeman
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: Conns at Mike Nye instrument repair in Tempe AZ
Replies: 2
Views: 301

Conns at Mike Nye instrument repair in Tempe AZ

Mike Nye instrument repair in Tempe has some tubas for sale if you are local . I saw these when having some work done on my Cerveny. He doesn't have the staff to update these on his website. Give him a call for more info. I have done a lot of business with him over the years and just thought I would ...
by rodgeman
Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: New plan for a BBb. (purchased a 601 BBb)
Replies: 157
Views: 10781

Re: New plan for a BBb

Sorry for my late reply. It was very nice meeting you Mark and you certainly filled the parking lot with sound from the tuba. My son commented to me on how good you sounded. I am glad you like the tuba and have given it a good home.

Thanks again,
Rodger :tuba: