Any opinions on this beauty? I have always wanted a Wessex tuba.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394194275683?h ... Sw8pxi8Yoq
Wessex Viverna Large BBb
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Re: Wessex Viverna Large BBb
It’s fine. Heavy for how compact it is.
But if I were going in that direction I’d go for the Grand.
But if I were going in that direction I’d go for the Grand.
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Re: Wessex Viverna Large BBb
What’s that “inspired” by?
Dillon music has a new Chinese clone of the 2341 for $2500. Might be worth a call to @Matt Walters to see what he thinks about them.
Dillon music has a new Chinese clone of the 2341 for $2500. Might be worth a call to @Matt Walters to see what he thinks about them.
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Re: Wessex Viverna Large BBb
A 4p 1r version of the 4r 210 Jimbo.
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Re: Wessex Viverna Large BBb
I know the guy selling this. It sounds great and works well.Alebeard wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:44 pm Any opinions on this beauty? I have always wanted a Wessex tuba.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394194275683?h ... Sw8pxi8Yoq
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Re: Wessex Viverna Large BBb
I really like my Viverna. I played a Yamaha 641 for a long time so I am still getting used to the way it responds in an ensemble, but the valves are quick, intonation is pretty even and accessible across the whole range, and it's pretty comfortable to hold.
Previous poster is right, it does seem heavy for how compact it is. getting it in and out of the case is a little tricky because of it too.
overall, I'm very pleased with mine!
Previous poster is right, it does seem heavy for how compact it is. getting it in and out of the case is a little tricky because of it too.
overall, I'm very pleased with mine!