Right now I play on a Miraphone 497 Hagen (6/4 BBb), but find it a bit to large for me. I'm playing mostly in Concert Band.
Which in you opinion is the most easy to play (4/4 or 5/4 rotary BBb) tuba in the low register (Bb under the system and below)?
/Erik
4/4 or 5/4 BBb Tuba
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Erik_Sweden
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Re: 4/4 or 5/4 BBb Tuba
I'd give a B&S GR51 (or the Eastman copy) a shot. I tried one and the low register just roared out of it. Don't be deceived by the smaller-than-the big-Hagen (19-20 mm iirc for the B&S) bore size.
Speaking of Hagen models...
The 496 (5/4) could be right up your alley if you otherwise like the way the 497 plays. I've read nothing but good on here and want to try one myself.
OTOH, don't let ease of use in the low register take away from the staff register. Depending on the concert band, you might find yourself playing there more frequently than belting low F's.
Speaking of Hagen models...
The 496 (5/4) could be right up your alley if you otherwise like the way the 497 plays. I've read nothing but good on here and want to try one myself.
OTOH, don't let ease of use in the low register take away from the staff register. Depending on the concert band, you might find yourself playing there more frequently than belting low F's.
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Mary Ann
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Re: 4/4 or 5/4 BBb Tuba
I find the 494 to be able to really put the sound out, and it's not going to require the same air -- plus -- it is a stellar tuba in all ways. Play one of those before you make a decision.
