Thanks - now I can't get it out of my head :)

Depending on when you're there, there may be a good CSO, or other concert at Ravinia.

Eat Pizza - lots of it :). Anne Sather is a must go to restaurant for breakfast I never miss. The architectural boat tour is a classic activity.

I am reading all replies - thanks everyone!

bloke wrote: Sat May 23, 2026 10:02 am
Ignoring everything above, which is filler:
If you play instruments built in different lengths regularly in your practice, you're eventually not going to have problems reading music and playing them.

Yeah, I think so too. But time keeps on ticking...

All I can figure is that your current CC and F tubas are similar in style and size (to the extent that they can be). That is, they are both decent size piston tubas. I'm wondering that if you had some sort of physical or tactile difference (e.g., a rotary CC tuba) if things would be different.

Or ...

My story and then my problem/question

I played C tuba throughout undergrad and grad, as well as outside of school from 1989-2010. Somewhere around 2001 or so I bought an F tuba. I remember thinking the fingering switch would be a problem, but it really wasn't. I played certain rep on the F, and ...

What about those Dillons F tubas? They are in your price range.

It really comes down to what the school has. When I was teaching band, I got a few Yamaha 321's for the program. But we had a bunch of bell forward baritones that got used regularly. It's just because they're there and money to replace instruments is not flowing. Once we had enough 321's for the ...

I miss my 2155. But happy with the Eastman 832 I recently got.

Just a bump in case you were leery of a new guy. Now I am a full fledged member with Private Message rights :)

Plus, I'll change to $70 shipped

Stefan

In order of frequency:

Just for tuba:
Ed Goldstein - Undergraduate studies at Towson University
Mike Bunn - Graduate studies at Towson University
Scott Mendoker - Private lessons
David Fedderly - Private Lessons


A million years ago, YOU were the "tuba coach" for my HS marching band. IIRC, I ...

In order of frequency:

Just for tuba:
Ed Goldstein - Undergraduate studies at Towson University
Mike Bunn - Graduate studies at Towson University
Scott Mendoker - Private lessons
David Fedderly - Private Lessons

I've never been much of a "mouthpiece guy" and haven't spent a ton of time thinking about them. Just got what a teacher recommended and stuck with it. These days, I've been thinking more about their characteristics and their effects. Right now I am concerned with euro vs american shank. Is this the ...

I like that you mention Joe Girlando. He was a pretty cool guy who I got to work with a little bit during college.

I am glad I stumbled on this thread, Mark, because I want to let you know that I got your private message. But I can't reply to it because I am too new here. Plus I don't have your ...

Thanks everyone. Harbor Freight was convenient so I check it out. This is what I found for $6. From narrowest to widest. In case people in the future have the same question

I am spending way too much time trying to figure out which valve casing brush I should get for my tuba. If anyone could recommend one that is big enough I would appreciate it.

Stefan

As the subject says, for sale is the Yamaha 67B4 mouthpiece. I bought it new about 3 months ago and I have probably spent 20 minutes with it. So, it is in excellent condition.

$70 shipped to USA.

Stefan

OK - I got your PM. But I cannot reply to it because I'm new around here. Please let me know how to proceed with getting the RT-50L from you. You can email me at santwarg@mac.com

Also, it's a long shot, but let me know if you happen to be anywhere between Baltimore, Md and Harrisburg, Pa. If so ...

Can you tell me about the condition of the RT-50L?

Thanks
Stefan

prodigal wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2026 1:06 pm What did the boss think about it? (She told me you were thinking about getting it back at All-County.)

She understands :).