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Almost. If my Holton Monster E-flat had a 4th valve and was cut down to play at A=442, I'd be all set. My Martin Indiana E-flat sousaphone plays superbly, but ain't much to look at.

On trumpet, I have a King 1055T Silver Flair that's easily the best trumpet I've ever played. I am still searching for the perfect cornet; if someone stuck an Olds Opera bell section on a Getzen Capri, that might just be the one for me.

bloke wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am
regardless of monetary value or quantity of instruments, tuba-wise, do you currently own exactly what you wish to own?

Of the tubas that I have actually played, I suppose I'll list the ones that would actually be used.

Miraphone 289 BBb: 5/4 BBb for more BASS and OOMPH than a 4/4 CC but still having some definition and sound compared to a 6/4 BBb...

A 3+1 Eb. John Packer, Besson, Yamaha, and Miraphone were all nice. The Miraphone had a more funky sound and the ergonomics for the top valves was not as comfy as the others... But the sound was different enough for me to want to try one again. I'd to try the Geneva Eb too.

Miraphone 98 Siegfried: If I am going to have a 6/4 tuba, this is number 1 so far. But, if all Martin's sound like the Dillon Music brought out that required an extra joint to hold (and people say front action tubas are more comfortable... That tuba missed the memo), than I'd like one. A King Rotary Monster would be number 3. Although, Baltimore Brass did bring a rotary 6/4 Conn that has worn valves... I wonder what that tuba would be like if the valves were restored...