DEG was pretty good (ok?) at representing them. Getzen has been disappointing, imo. Never could get anything out of them. Maybe others had better luck? Had they had been a bit better represented as of late, I wonder if they’d still be independent. However, I have to say, Willi Jr. was always pretty...

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Mary Ann wrote:I got the NStar, neener neener!

Congrats! Very happy you got it back.


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A co worker had his replaced with a mechanical one a few years ago. He’s fine but has to be on blood thinners all the time.


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We’re phasing out the “P” shank, because so few seem to order it…but it is available (only way it’s offered) on the “student” model Symphony under-part (silver-plated brass cup-shank) that I sell...so I’m using that “student/economy” under-part with a tall rim on that particular tuba. That “P” shan...

Resurrecting an old-ish thread which has some good info. AND to ask -- IS there a site with a catalog or list of all of the options, with a brief description of the various parts? I've found and followed several links in this thread, butI seem to keep finding even MORE variations people are discuss...

I still dream of one day owning an American made rotary tuba... This one is pretty dreamy, but priced accordingly. One day...! When I was dropping off my king sousaphone Martin tried real hard to convince my wife that I needed him to build me one of those he had in his shop. He almost succeeded. Se...

What I have found is the F tubas simply are not Eb tubas. Eb truly is "between" the F and the CC. I've had Fs, play tested Fs including the Firebird, and they are not like Eb tubas. I won't ever buy an F again, because that isn't what I want. if you think brass bands sound amateur, listen...

You always sounded amazing on that Jake. Someone is going to get a really great playing Eb tuba.


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Lee Stofer had a BBb fixed bell that looked like it was new old stock never ever played with original case literally like brand new 4 valves. I think he sold it before it ever even made his web site. There was a case with it. I doubt one would ever be found unless you found out who bought that from ...

Knowing the seller I’d bet this is a really nice playing tuba.


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I have the York master model 52. Perfect little travel tuba.


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The brass band arrangement is a lot of fun. We played it at the us open in 2005 and finished pretty well for once in a contest.


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I’m not computer savvy. The link works when I click on it but I have to log on every time. I’ll post pictures of the screen shots I took. Located in Manitoba I think. His main profile says that’s where he lives so I am assuming on this. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230323/6152eac82d5ab9d3c72f4...

Looks really nice about 7 hours north of Minneapolis.


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In my research of Alexander F tubas, I saw a bunch of players playing everything 3 instead of 1&2 and I was confused. It’s making more sense now. My Willson Eb is that way for some of those combinations. E natural in the staff and C in most registers is better played 3rd. Seems to resonate bett...

I have a Eb tuba that I play and mostly use the Sellmansberger imperial mouthpiece for everything. I also have a couple vintage instruments I also use this mouthpiece with. Because my modern tuba is a euro receiver and the older stuff are both different sizes. I own all available shank sizes for thi...

Interesting, because I have a Holton 122 from 1924 with plated valves (which are from 1912). I don't know if they were plated at some point after one of its very likely restorations while in possession at the high school I liberated it from, but it was very much not raw brass when I got it. I just ...