cjk wrote: ↑Wed May 03, 2023 1:55 pm 5 Valve GR55 factory build by B&S

Could you possibly post a picture of that? I'm sure a lot of folks would be interested in seeing it.

As requested.

Price difference in Germany isn't that small, more than €2000. Difference between 4V and 5V Eastman is only €300. The silver version is plus €1000. The GR55 now has the silly price of €11.000. I'm the proud owner of a 6 year old 5 Valve GR55 factory build by B&S, retail in Europe about € 12.000,- /€ ...

You've got mail Chris, thanks!

BuddyRogersMusic wrote: ↑Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:05 am look between the bands on the outside of the mouthpiece (where the engraving is)

No, nothing there

I purchased a 30H and 30G mouthpiece from a European dealer in Italy.
Both great!
Both have a remarkable lot of machine marks in the cup. Is this standard at a Laskey Tuba mouthpiece?
Grz. Martin

Mine is on the way.

Norwegian Star. Perfect valves, very direct response, good tuning, great sound. Except for brassband... +1 New to this Forum. After absence from playing Tuba for about 6 years, started again last year during Covid lockdown. Sold my 283B 5 valve Gold Brass Norwegian Star back then. A great Tuba and ...