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by joshwirt
Tue Oct 22, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: King 2280 euphonium compared to Yamaha 321 euphonium
Replies: 25
Views: 923

Re: King 2280 euphonium compared to Yamaha 321 euphonium

I don't know about the King receiver, but I've owned 2 different 321's over the years. Had the larger Yamaha receiver installed on both...made a huuuuge difference.

Love my 1975 B&H Imperial for the sound, but sometimes I think of nabbing another 321....
by joshwirt
Mon Oct 21, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: King 2280 euphonium compared to Yamaha 321 euphonium
Replies: 25
Views: 923

Re: King 2280 euphonium compared to Yamaha 321 euphonium

I have to yet to find a more consistent intermediate Euph than the Yamaha 321. I like the 321 over the King for the following reasons: 1. Better valves - those Kings have inferior plating 2. Yamaha nylon valve guides vs those klanky (and often loose) metal King ones 3. Better intonation top-to ...
by joshwirt
Sat Jun 15, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Adult “Beginner” Mouthpiece?
Replies: 46
Views: 3850

Re: Adult “Beginner” Mouthpiece?

A few 'tuba-doubling' bass trombonists that I know swear by the Denis Wick 2 or 3XL. Narrow cup that's not much bigger than a large bass bone mp. A wider cushioned rim to give more surface area to help control the OH embouchure (vs an OO like on trombone) and also to help with endurance. They ...
by joshwirt
Fri May 31, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTB: B&S 3098/PT6 or MRP CC
Replies: 0
Views: 603

WTB: B&S 3098/PT6 or MRP CC

I have 2 students looking and ready to buy. I know one other person also looking.

Let me know what you've got.

Thanks,
Josh Wirt
by joshwirt
Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FS: Tuba Mouthpieces
Replies: 3
Views: 995

FS: Tuba Mouthpieces

I have the following tuba mouthpieces for sale. Please add $15 (will combine for multiples) for fully insured, well-packed (I use new 6x6x6 boxes) USPS Priority in the Lower 48. Payment via Venmo/Paypal/Zelle. *Also possibly interested in trades for an AT3Y/AT5U/AT8Y, Schilke SHII or SHII-CLE ...
by joshwirt
Sun Apr 28, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Yamaha 661 CC tuba for Sale
Replies: 15
Views: 3368

Re: Yamaha 661 CC tuba for Sale

I absolutely love my 661. Mine is from this same vintage...upgraded Yamaha minibals, left hand 5th, and no bell stamp/engraving. I play it all the time...have used it with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Milwaukee Symphony, Florentine Opera, Chicago Philharmonic, the Wintergreen Festival and other ...
by joshwirt
Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What Euphonium does Mulcahy use?
Replies: 11
Views: 1518

Re: What Euphonium does Mulcahy use?

Mulcahy hasn't used a 321 with the CSO since 2001 at the latest. It does appear that he was using a 321 in this 1990 CSO concert , but every video or picture I've seen since has him on a 3+1 compensator (looks like a Willson to me), starting with the 2001 CSO brass Bud Herseth retirement concert ...
by joshwirt
Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTB: Giddings Baer Beltane F
Replies: 2
Views: 309

WTB: Giddings Baer Beltane F

Looking for the following in mint condition:

Giddings Baer Beltane F (standard)

Thanks!!
JW
by joshwirt
Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FOUND: MW Thor/PT6P
Replies: 1
Views: 287

FOUND: MW Thor/PT6P

I have a student in the market. Has money ready. I'm in Chicago but will be in VA in a few weeks for holidays.
by joshwirt
Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: (FIVE rotary) Meinl-Weston 195 and Miraphone 497
Replies: 18
Views: 2305

Re: (FIVE rotary) Meinl-Weston 195 and Miraphone 497

There is a 5-valved 195/2 here in Chicago......it is SPECTACULAR. The 5th was added later with factory parts.

Also there are two of the new 97/2's in use in Vienna....Paul Halwax plays a 4-valve and Christoph Gigler has a 5 valved one
by joshwirt
Mon Oct 09, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 9
Views: 12379

Re: FS: Meinl Weston 195 Fafner BBb

This Fafner is the real deal! I sold it to Andy after using acquiring it for, and using it with, the Lyric Opera in Jan 2020. The section loved it. I used it on Mahler 1, Prokofiev R&J, and a variety of other settings. This is a pro's horn for sure. I've owned two Fafners and they are both ...
by joshwirt
Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: Gigs, Recitals and Concerts
Topic: Fri Sept 15: David Zerkel @ Elmhurst University
Replies: 0
Views: 2252

Fri Sept 15: David Zerkel @ Elmhurst University

All, We are excited to host David Zerkel (and Liz Ames) this Friday, Sept 15 for a recital (4pm) and masterclass (7:30pm) at Elmhurst University in Irion Hall. The recital will be in Buik Recital Hall (just off of Main Lobby in Irion) and the 7:30 class will be in Irion 200 (just upstairs in the ...
by joshwirt
Tue Sep 12, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: *
Replies: 6
Views: 732

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by joshwirt
Tue Sep 12, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: *
Replies: 8
Views: 1098

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