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Bort Jr needs to play low Ab.

Let me know what you've got.

for Ab you're going to need a 5 valve. What about that Eb miraphone near me?

LeMark wrote: Thu Jun 18, 2026 11:54 am for Ab you're going to need a 5 valve. What about that Eb miraphone near me?

I thought it was 4+1?

Yes, but 4+1 and a yoink of a tuning slide.

5v will give it to you without a slide pull!

Or... 3+1 comp...

I’ve got a lead on a 4v Martin Medium, but getting it to Minneapolis, hmm. Also, who knows if it will work out.

Probably one of my more helpful posts.

That's probably a stupid question, but can't it be played opened with false tones ?
I do it on my 3v Eb and it's very fine.

depends on the tuba. Rotor horns usually don't have good false tones.

claf wrote: Thu Jun 18, 2026 2:37 pm That's probably a stupid question, but can't it be played opened with false tones ?
I do it on my 3v Eb and it's very fine.

Yeah, that's the plan for now, but a workaround instead of a permanent solution. It works sort of okay, but obviously could be better!