Things like the larger MW-45 variants (rotary or piston like the 45-SLP), Miraphone 181 (not the 180), or B&S PT-whatever. Something else I'm forgetting too...
I know about a Kanstul, and will think about it, too. But really hoping for a larger F.
Budget will limit options, I'm sure. Plus, there aren't so many F tubas for sale these days.
Anyway, throwing this out there, see what might be out there. I might be on a bass tuba kick for a little while.
Re: WTB: large F tuba
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:33 pm
by jtm
I don't have one to offer, but, just for my education, why a 181 but not a 180?
Also, is a PT-15 considered large or small?
Re: WTB: large F tuba
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:12 pm
by bort2.0
jtm wrote: ↑Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:33 pm
I don't have one to offer, but, just for my education, why a 181 but not a 180?
Also, is a PT-15 considered large or small?
The 181 is larger than the 180. And I forget what the sizes are for the B&S tubas... but believe that none of their F tubas are particularly small. The PT-15 is probably the biggest (except for the Apollo* [PT-16?] that briefly existed and didn't do very well)
*I believe this is the Apollo F tuba in this video -- lots of valves and slide trigger usage. He sounds just fine on it, but might be a lot of work.
Re: WTB: large F tuba
Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:39 pm
by bloke
You could save yourself some trouble, and simultaneously offer it for sale...
Re: WTB: large F tuba
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:58 pm
by dp
bloke wrote: ↑Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:39 pm
You could save yourself some trouble, and simultaneously offer it for sale...
F AF
Re: WTB: large F tuba
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:38 am
by Doc
You could likely find a Miraphone 181 in your budget. The 180 is not a large F tuba (which is what you asked about). Having tested a couple, I wouldn't recommend the 180 as a small F tuba, especially for someone who does not have the time to stay up on it.
An older PT 10, PT 15, PT 16 (that's not an Apollo; and the Apollo has a reputation for shitty intonation), or a rare Symphonie (not worn out) would fit the bill.
A MW 45, 46, 45SLP would work, and might be found in your budget.
Rudy Meinl F tubas are rare and typically not in your budget.
You could also consider a Kanstul 80.
Re: WTB: large F tuba
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 11:07 am
by Billy M.
bloke wrote: ↑Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:39 pm
You could save yourself some trouble, and simultaneously offer it for sale...
