New blood, Part 1 (Besson 983)

[bort2.0]

Tuba #2 will be ready in about 2 weeks.

[greenbean]

Tuba #2 will be ready in about 2 weeks.

Can't wait to see the new NIRSCHL !!






doh, sorry...

[bort2.0]

Tuba #2 will be ready in about 2 weeks.

Can't wait to see the new NIRSCHL !!






doh, sorry...

Ooh nice, I've always wanted a Nirschl.

Actually, I haven't. But I did almost buy the 4/4 CC a few different times. Not this time though.

[Doc]

I still want to hear the Eb! And you danged well better offer up something featuring #2!

[bort2.0]

Likely selling this after new years. A wonderful tuba, but I don't need and can't justify 2 tubas, as much as I want them both.

Let me know if you're interested. Otherwise, expect a for sale ad in 2 weeks or so.

[TubātōTubŏtō]

Or you could keep this and have an awesome tuba that's actually easy to take out of the house?

[Doc]

Likely selling this after new years. A wonderful tuba, but I don't need and can't justify 2 tubas, as much as I want them both.

Let me know if you're interested. Otherwise, expect a for sale ad in 2 weeks or so.

You're killing me, Smalls!

[TubātōTubŏtō]

At least we know it’s going to a good home.

[humBell]

Likely selling this after new years. A wonderful tuba, but I don't need and can't justify 2 tubas, as much as I want them both.

Let me know if you're interested. Otherwise, expect a for sale ad in 2 weeks or so.

I should reread the beginning of this thread. For some reason i thought there was already a line waiting for it...

And does that mean there will be a new blood part 2 soon?
I never got around to seeing the Rambo series, but got the impression this was the tubaforum equivalent.

(Oh, and of course i am interested, but fully believe it is in better hands if others play it, stuck as i am on the 3+1 lay out... So i would be at the rear of the line)

[bloke]

Well…

I guess I wouldn’t have to reach around the instrument as far - with my left hand - to mash the #4 button, but - otoh - it would probably be a whole bunch of trouble to convert it to a recording bell instrument.
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Involve yourself in a brass quintet, and keep it a little bit longer than you have most of your other tubas.

[Tubajug]

Tuba #2 will be ready in about 2 weeks.

C'mon bort! Two weeks was two weeks ago!

[Three Valves]

Tuba #2 will be ready in about 2 weeks.

C'mon bort! Two weeks was two weeks ago!

Watch him blame the supply chain!!

[bort2.0]

Tuba #2 will be ready in about 2 weeks.

C'mon bort! Two weeks was two weeks ago!

Yeah... Lee has been busy. Soon though!

[humBell]

Tuba #2 will be ready in about 2 weeks.

C'mon bort! Two weeks was two weeks ago!

"Ain't this a geographical oddity... two weeks from everywhere."

-Dapper Dan Man

And you can't rush dramatic tension.

[bort2.0]

Involve yourself in a brass quintet, and keep it a little bit longer than you have most of your other tubas.

I should... And I want to... But I did promise my wife that I would monetize my tuba inventory. I own 4 tubas right now, and barely need 1...

In January, I'll be starting with a community orchestra. If that goes well, I may consider changing to a Miraphone 188. That's my all-time favorite tuba, and for me it's perfect for orchestra. Not perfect for band. But for orchestra, it's perfect for me.

WTT -- tuba #2 for Miraphone 188

But really, maybe WTT tuba #2 for Miraphone 188.

[Three Valves]

You, Sir, are the limit!!

[KingTuba1241X]

Involve yourself in a brass quintet, and keep it a little bit longer than you have most of your other tubas.

I should... And I want to... But I did promise my wife that I would monetize my tuba inventory. I own 4 tubas right now, and barely need 1...

In January, I'll be starting with a community orchestra. If that goes well, I may consider changing to a Miraphone 188. That's my all-time favorite tuba, and for me it's perfect for orchestra. Not perfect for band. But for orchestra, it's perfect for me.

WTT -- tuba #2 for Miraphone 188

But really, maybe WTT tuba #2 for Miraphone 188.

And...so it begins...

[greenbean]

I should... And I want to... But I did promise my wife that I would monetize my tuba inventory. I own 4 tubas right now, and barely need 1...
...

I will help you understand, Grasshopper.

Take tuba #4 to the least-traveled corner of the garage. Lay tuba down, cover with a drop-cloth or two, a few kids' bicycles, and other nearby detritus. Tell wife you are down to 3 tubas. Repeat as necessary.

[bloke]

yes...but...

You have bought your wife a friggin HOUSE and a kids-carrying CAR...

...NEITHER of which (getting real, here) you bought for yourself.

oh yeah: and you go with her to waitstaffed $20-$50-and-more/person-for-grub restaurants as well...something else you would not do for yourself...and "life insurance"...etc., etc...

[kingrob76]

Involve yourself in a brass quintet, and keep it a little bit longer than you have most of your other tubas.

I should... And I want to... But I did promise my wife that I would monetize my tuba inventory. I own 4 tubas right now, and barely need 1...

In January, I'll be starting with a community orchestra. If that goes well, I may consider changing to a Miraphone 188. That's my all-time favorite tuba, and for me it's perfect for orchestra. Not perfect for band. But for orchestra, it's perfect for me.

WTT -- tuba #2 for Miraphone 188

But really, maybe WTT tuba #2 for Miraphone 188.

I'm not sure what the two "other" horns are - but, if I were building a stable that let me play in a WIDE range of ensembles, this horn plus Mystery-Horn-#2-Still-At-Lee's makes a nice pair. If you're doing an orchestra, you're going to want something in the Eb / F range IMHO. I'm lucky, I can borrow pretty much anything I need and get it in my hands within 48 hours but you don't have said luxury. I wouldn't want to play Tuba 1 on Symphony Fantastique or Meistersinger on a 188. I COULD, sure, but I don't want to work that hard if I don't have to - and if the group isn't that big, a 983 might be ideal for a LOT of works if they are programming for the size of the group.