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by PlayTheTuba
Sat May 10, 2025 2:48 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Any experience with Wilson 3400 5V Eb?
Replies: 11
Views: 339

Re: Any experience with Wilson 3400 5V Eb?

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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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)
by PlayTheTuba
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!!
...
...

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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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.
by PlayTheTuba
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! :tuba:
by PlayTheTuba
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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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.
by PlayTheTuba
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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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?
by PlayTheTuba
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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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!). :teeth:
by PlayTheTuba
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.
by PlayTheTuba
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 ...
by PlayTheTuba
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.