Wilson Eb's tubas, including that model are some of not the best Eb's out there. Both the larger and more compact front action piston tubas are very good.
Ie the are the Pinnacle or competing the the very best.
Personally, I think the Eb's that Wilson makes are the best key of tuba they make. Of ...
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- Sat May 10, 2025 2:48 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Any experience with Wilson 3400 5V Eb?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 339
- Sun Apr 20, 2025 3:23 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: I am NOT anti French tuba.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 295
Re: I am NOT anti French tuba.
:coffee:
Here's my French tuba in B flat with the 3+1 Blaikley compensating system on board and a mouthpiece in between tuba and bass trombone size:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Meinl-Weston/751-Phoenix-Series-Compensating-Euphonium-Silver-plated-1500000215916.gc
:laugh:
A real pic OF YOUR ...
Here's my French tuba in B flat with the 3+1 Blaikley compensating system on board and a mouthpiece in between tuba and bass trombone size:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Meinl-Weston/751-Phoenix-Series-Compensating-Euphonium-Silver-plated-1500000215916.gc
:laugh:
A real pic OF YOUR ...
- Fri Apr 04, 2025 6:44 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: New Tuba Day!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3742
Re: New Tuba Day!
Congrats!!!
Go Warren Kus!!! (If he happens to see these online posts)
Go Warren Kus!!! (If he happens to see these online posts)
- Fri Apr 04, 2025 6:43 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: My Visit to Buddy Roger's Music
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1275
Re: My Visit to Buddy Roger's Music
...I'm famous!!
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Lidl LBB-884 (I think?) - I didn't play this either, but again it's pretty!
Nice! (regarding you and your famous 6465)
Regarding the 884 Tuba
The looks aren't just for show! There's a reason why it's called the "de luxe" model of the Moldau 😂.
That and the LBB 603 ...
- Thu Mar 27, 2025 3:13 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: FS: Wick 1L, Self Replica, Silver plated brass Kellyberg, Bach 22, etc.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3325
Re: FS: Self Replica, Silver plated brass Kellyberg, Bach 22, etc.
I did some quick Google searching for the Besson 13 mouthpiece...
It's possible that they shared or recycled model numbers, but I owned one that came with a Besson 3+1 Eb and it was definitely a small tuba mouthpiece.
@WakinAZ -- I sent you an email.
REALLY!
Man, people and/or ...
- Thu Mar 27, 2025 9:17 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: FS: Wick 1L, Self Replica, Silver plated brass Kellyberg, Bach 22, etc.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3325
Re: FS: Self Replica, Silver plated brass Kellyberg, Bach 22, etc.
I did some quick Google searching for the Besson 13 mouthpiece. It does seem to be a Trombone/Euphonium (or maybe baritone would be more accurate since UK bands in the past make an actual distinction...)
But, when you get a chance to upload pictures, I am curious to see what yours looks like.
But, when you get a chance to upload pictures, I am curious to see what yours looks like.
- Wed Mar 26, 2025 11:17 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: King Giant Sousaphone
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7050
Re: King Giant Sousaphone
(Regarding the King Giant Sousaphone)
A horn I desire
Grandiose Magnificence
A "World Class" O-Phone
Best of luck with the sale!
So many horns, so many tempting instruments, one can dream!
A horn I desire
Grandiose Magnificence
A "World Class" O-Phone
Best of luck with the sale!
So many horns, so many tempting instruments, one can dream!

- Wed Mar 19, 2025 6:36 pm
- Forum: Repairs & Modifications
- Topic: My Willson 3200RZ Repair Thread
- Replies: 115
- Views: 109247
Re: My Willson 3200RZ Repair Thread
I sure will post some. I'd bet they arrive Monday.
I assume then he means changing the way some of them rotate so they all spin the same direction? Is there a perceived benefit there?
MiBrassFS
As he already mentioned and to further elaborate. On paper (and in my opinion) since "non-vented ...
- Sun Mar 02, 2025 9:42 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Mirafone wasn’t the first
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1504
Re: Mirafone wasn’t the first
So there's more than 2 tubas in D Natural out there! Well, assuming it can be tuned to A=440...
Otherwise it could be like Bobo's super F sharp tuba in "G." 2 half steps above a normal F tuba. Or an octave higher than say a Drum and Bugle Corps G (tuba) bugle.
Roger Bobo's Tubas in G and D ...
Otherwise it could be like Bobo's super F sharp tuba in "G." 2 half steps above a normal F tuba. Or an octave higher than say a Drum and Bugle Corps G (tuba) bugle.
Roger Bobo's Tubas in G and D ...
- Sat Feb 22, 2025 12:54 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Saliva causing irritation while playing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1605
Re: Saliva causing irritation while playing
Hmmm well I've developed a cashew allergy over time. My lips will, over a period of few days, the dead skin would peel and BURN. Until my lips would heal back to normal. Playing and even with an electric shaver exacerbates it.
But if I don't eat cashews then I'm fine and play until my hearts ...
But if I don't eat cashews then I'm fine and play until my hearts ...
- Sat Feb 22, 2025 12:47 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: For You MP Gurus Out There
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4320
Re: For You MP Gurus Out There
Laskey and Warburton? At least for a "1 piece" mouthpiece. I still own a laskey 32H, I think I tried a 32G too and it felt similar to each other.
- Tue Feb 11, 2025 2:40 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: "New Tuba Day" Posts
- Replies: 44
- Views: 18077
Re: "New Tuba Day" Posts
http://i.imgur.com/OLPFsDYm.jpg
I'll add more info later, but I technically got my 4097 (PT20) in April 2024. I just got my King BBb 1281 "Pit" tuba back too!
I no longer own the King 1241 BBb with upright bell only. I'll include the one of the photos I happen to have later since it was "new" to ...
I'll add more info later, but I technically got my 4097 (PT20) in April 2024. I just got my King BBb 1281 "Pit" tuba back too!
I no longer own the King 1241 BBb with upright bell only. I'll include the one of the photos I happen to have later since it was "new" to ...
- Sat Feb 08, 2025 9:03 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: “New” Parker Mouthpieces?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2543
Re: “New” Parker Mouthpieces?
Generally, I never really tried mouthpieces outside of the Baer MMVI, the 2 RT mouthpieces I got last year, and however many years ago when Bloke had a booth. Shyness mostly... And I guess I am satisfied with what I had/have?
- Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:19 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: JP179B review
- Replies: 32
- Views: 22398
Re: JP179B review
I forgot about them, found them later, didn’t recognize them, and threw them out. If the case had an accessory compartment, I would have left them in there from the start. This is clearly not my fault!
:laugh:
I'm sure as long as the valves are oiled enough the original guides will last a ...
- Tue Feb 04, 2025 9:36 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Elephant Room Impressions 2025 (Please add yours too)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7359
Re: Elephant Room Impressions 2025 (Please add yours too)
I wonder if I'm personally not interested in shopping for tubas because I'm old, or because I'm really lucky to have what I have.
I'd guess it's mostly the latter, but still both.
I personally like to see what I am missing out on or what are other magical tubas that are out there. Essentially ...
- Mon Feb 03, 2025 3:00 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Elephant Room Impressions 2025 (Please add yours too)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7359
Elephant Room Impressions 2025 (Please add yours too)
Borrowing Diego A. Stine title from last year.
Thank you, I am terrible with names, for the person who had my folder that I left behind! :care: I felt awful leaving it behind in the Elephant room on Friday.
Very, Very loooong post. I may brake it up later and edit parts of it.
SECTION ONE: :bow2 ...
Thank you, I am terrible with names, for the person who had my folder that I left behind! :care: I felt awful leaving it behind in the Elephant room on Friday.
Very, Very loooong post. I may brake it up later and edit parts of it.
SECTION ONE: :bow2 ...
- Thu Jan 30, 2025 12:04 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: U.S. Army Band TEW 2025 - Who's Going?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14539
Re: U.S. Army Band TEW 2025 - Who's Going?
I certainly am/already their!
The pre-approvad pass at the gate was quite fast for me too!
But I am sure I won't probably talk to many peeps.
Working in retail forces one to be more "outgoing," But, I am still too shy (it does have it's perks though!).
The pre-approvad pass at the gate was quite fast for me too!
But I am sure I won't probably talk to many peeps.
Working in retail forces one to be more "outgoing," But, I am still too shy (it does have it's perks though!).

- Mon Jan 20, 2025 11:26 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Gig bag for a pt6p
- Replies: 3
- Views: 739
Re: Gig bag for a pt6p
My new B&S 4097 (PT20) came with a B&S branded SuperSac.
I'd assume a new B&S 6p would also come with one that is designed to fit it, if someone decided to purchase a new one.
I'd assume a new B&S 6p would also come with one that is designed to fit it, if someone decided to purchase a new one.
- Fri Dec 27, 2024 5:37 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Best Budget Eeb Tuba.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3530
Re: Best Budget Eeb Tuba.
The Eastman EBE 853 (17" bell, more common in the US I think) and the 851 (15" bell) front action compensators are quite nice. At least the last time I tried them they posted really well.
I think it's priced around the same as the packer 377 when browsing online.
Eastman and Jupiter do make a 3+1 ...
I think it's priced around the same as the packer 377 when browsing online.
Eastman and Jupiter do make a 3+1 ...
- Tue Dec 17, 2024 5:06 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: BBflat Miraphone 187
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1761
Re: BBflat Miraphone 187
I like it more than the Miraphone 188. A lot of newer tubas, Miraphone in particular made the 289 and the 496 Hagen. And that's not counting the tuba makers too. It gets overshadowed by its contemporaries. Nice tuba though. I think Chuck Levin's has a 5-valve one in stock.