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by tubalux
Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:20 pm
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTB: front facing bell for 20/24J
Replies: 1
Views: 162

WTB: front facing bell for 20/24J

Hi tuba-ers,

I have the pleasure of owning a 25J (with the upright bell already).

I want to get a forward facing bell as well.

Are these around / easy to get? Does someone on here have one?

Spoiler: I'm located in Australia so probably shipping is ridiculous.

Any tips appreciated!
by tubalux
Sun Aug 22, 2021 9:25 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: shank size of a Conn 2XJ
Replies: 7
Views: 392

Re: shank size of a Conn 2XJ

I'm loving the sound from my 25J. I like it big and mellow... Orchestra playing is for chumps, I don't have enough spare time to count the rests. I'm mostly playing in brass bands where I get more actio.! 25J in a brass band blends really nicely and gives the depth I'm after. Also works well as ...
by tubalux
Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:00 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Righard Wagner- Lohengrin on BBb Tuba
Replies: 8
Views: 478

Re: Righard Wagner- Lohengrin on BBb Tuba

sounds great :)
by tubalux
Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: shank size of a Conn 2XJ
Replies: 7
Views: 392

shank size of a Conn 2XJ

Hello forum A few years ago I found myself an ebay bargain second hand Conn 24J-with-upright-bell (25J). Since then I've been playing around with it using a PT-50 and a 24AW mouthpiece (both of which I already had). I can play it pretty well in tune with either. I feel the PT-50 makes it hard to get ...