Search found 79 matches

by Vegasbound
Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: Tuba Opening West Point Brass Quintet
Replies: 3
Views: 625

Re: Tuba Opening West Point Brass Quintet

Thanks for stating the obvious.... did serve 15 years myself, I was enquiring if anyone from the forum had tried out for it?
by Vegasbound
Tue Jan 18, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Doug Elliott back making mouthpieces again
Replies: 0
Views: 256

Doug Elliott back making mouthpieces again

After problems upgrading his workshop, Doug Elliot is back in biz and filling orders for his 3 piece mouthpieces

http://dougelliottmouthpieces.com/cbtuba.html
by Vegasbound
Tue Jan 18, 2022 7:45 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Wessex Champion EEb compare?
Replies: 16
Views: 1370

Wessex Champion EEb compare?

Anyone own and play a Wessex EEB champion?

how does it compare to the 981/982 Sov's ?
by Vegasbound
Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:08 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What tuba(s) do YOU consider to be optimal for orchestras?
Replies: 29
Views: 2411

Re: What tuba(s) do YOU consider to be optimal for orchestras?

Besson 981/2 but I am in the UK ( and studied with Patrick Harrild)

Or a CC if the rep calls for it
by Vegasbound
Sat Sep 04, 2021 5:09 am
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTB Rotary Eb tuba
Replies: 2
Views: 288

Re: WTB Rotary Eb tuba

There is a nice one being sold through one of the tuba FB groups if that helps
by Vegasbound
Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:57 am
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Hawkes Resurrection
Replies: 10
Views: 997

Re: Hawkes Resurrection

Graham

What a journey of discovery, and it delivered a great playing instrument :tuba: I can see a manufacturer knocking on your door! Or someone with a cheque wanting to buy it
by Vegasbound
Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:03 am
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTB: Wick 4 mouthpiece
Replies: 6
Views: 398

Re: WTB: Wick 4 mouthpiece

I use a 4 with my small bell imperial, there are a couple on eBay uk currently without the L

The other option is change the receiver to take a large shank, personally not a fan of that option.
by Vegasbound
Sat Aug 28, 2021 1:47 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What is the Best EEb?
Replies: 78
Views: 8108

Re: What is the Best EEb?

For me it’s the Edgware made 981
by Vegasbound
Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:30 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Besson 983
Replies: 5
Views: 679

Re: Besson 983

Buy it

:thumbsup:
by Vegasbound
Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:28 am
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTB 15" bell Boosey & HAWKES Eb
Replies: 10
Views: 851

Re: WTB 15" bell Boosey & HAWKES Eb

Not sure what your budget is, but mr tuba has a number at varying prices, FYI I bought one of eBay a couple of months ago in good condition for £1k so be patient and keep looking