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by Diego A. Stine
Mon Apr 27, 2026 8:39 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: For Sale: Mouthpieces from the Sweaty and Sweaty Jr. Collection
Replies: 1
Views: 158

For Sale: Mouthpieces from the Sweaty and Sweaty Jr. Collection

Selling some of my mouthpieces I'm not using, and on my dad's behalf (user: sweaty).

Mine:
Denis Wick AT0Y in gold- $210
Denis Wick AT6Y in silver- SOLD
Volare BT01R in gold- SOLD
Bach 7- SOLD
Bach 32E- $45 (great for young students)

Not mine:
Schilke Helleberg- SOLD
Conn Helleberg- SOLD ...
by Diego A. Stine
Wed Mar 11, 2026 11:05 am
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: Re: National Symphony Orchestra of the Kennedy Center Principal Tubist
Replies: 46
Views: 200278

Re: National Symphony Orchestra of the Kennedy Center Principal Tubist

There were a total of 5 finalists in the audition, the three mentioned plus Derek Fenstermacher and Chrisjovan Masso. 20 musicians were in the semifinal round.



Seth Carter for the win....


Aaron Tindall for the win, too. He has an insanely good track record of students winning major auditions ...
by Diego A. Stine
Tue Feb 17, 2026 8:34 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: For Sale/trade: Denis Wick AT0Y in gold (200)
Replies: 1
Views: 565

For Sale/trade: Denis Wick AT0Y in gold (200)

Selling a Denis Wick AT0Y in gold. Deep funnel/bowl hybrid with large throat. In great shape, just need something more efficient. $200+shipping. Will consider trades for an AT4Y.

Link to Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yT9NcKVGc2k4qfcW45H4Ra7qTW6RDlOX

Located in the ...
by Diego A. Stine
Sat Jan 17, 2026 11:45 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Who rebuilds rotary valves?
Replies: 6
Views: 377

Who rebuilds rotary valves?

Hi all,

Last month I came into possession of a B&S/Weltklang 104 Bb that sounds great, but the valves are in need of a rebuild. Ordering a new block from Meinlschmidt seems expensive and cumbersome, does anyone in the US rebuild tuba rotary valves?
by Diego A. Stine
Sat Dec 13, 2025 5:02 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: B&S/Weltklang 104 auction and pickup journey
Replies: 5
Views: 606

B&S/Weltklang 104 auction and pickup journey

I managed to snag this beautiful Weltklang/B&S 104 Bb at an auction (https://tubaforum.net/viewtopic.php?t=12780). Rather than pay almost $1,000 for shipping and wait anywhere between 2-8 weeks, I figured I'd save time & money and just go get it myself.
The journey: https://youtube.com/shorts ...
by Diego A. Stine
Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:11 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: No longer for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 751

Re: For Sale: Mouthpieces for F and C

American shank. I'll update the listing
by Diego A. Stine
Thu Nov 06, 2025 12:44 pm
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTB: Volare Bobo Solo or Yamaha equivalent
Replies: 0
Views: 273

WTB: Volare Bobo Solo or Yamaha equivalent

Hi, just putting feelers out there in case anyone has one they want to part with. Want to see how it is before buying new.

Located in the DMV.
by Diego A. Stine
Thu Aug 14, 2025 12:31 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Baby tuba, or a tuba for my baby...
Replies: 20
Views: 1957

Re: Baby tuba, or a tuba for my baby...

A Yamaha YBB-103 Bb tuba is a great starter horn for beginners. If you feel like experimenting, the ZO radiator-looking travel tubas are the least unpleasant of the travel tubas I've played.
by Diego A. Stine
Mon Feb 03, 2025 2:18 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Elephant Room Impressions 2025 (Please add yours too)
Replies: 13
Views: 7854

Re: Elephant Room Impressions 2025 (Please add yours too)

I could only go for a little bit but enjoyed my time at the workshop! Lots of fascinating and interesting presentations, performances, and educational opportunities.

Drawing inspiration from previous posts, I'll divide the horns I tried into 3 categories:

Purchase-worthy (if I had the money laying ...
by Diego A. Stine
Mon Jan 06, 2025 2:18 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: First Flight with Tuba
Replies: 20
Views: 6088

Re: First Flight with Tuba

It's important to prioritize when it comes to these situations. Ask yourself the following:
1. Is this going to be a key stepping stone in my professional development, or is this more about having a good time?
2. How far am I traveling; can I drive?
3. Is it possible to borrow a flight case from ...
by Diego A. Stine
Sun Dec 22, 2024 3:22 am
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: The Metropolitan Opera -Tuba job
Replies: 15
Views: 30399

Re: The Metropolitan Opera -Tuba job

The internet is correct. Hiroshi Nakachi won the position, and Nodoka Watanabe was named as runner-up.