I know a lot of people don't like the 822. But I used to own one and I loved it. To me, it's the most EEb-like of F tubas (or at least it was in the 90's). Mine has a 1000xx serial number, which I understand to mean it was an early version. The other F tubas I played extensively were a Miraphone ...

Personally, unless you have major beef with the F, I don’t understand the need to switch. If it’s a want to try something different, go for it! Yeah, I feel like I am just getting back in shape and having a “is the grass greener….?” moment here. I should probably just practice my low range more on t ...

I saw the Wessex, but I admit I am a little gun shy on the Chinese stencils as compared to the more “classic” brands that I am more familiar with. (I’ve been out of the tuba market for about 15 years). I am also concerned about them holding their value, particularly since I live in middle of nowhere ...

Hi all, I have a BMus and MMus in tuba performance but over the past 15 years have just been playing for fun in community bands. I currently have a (borrowed) little Cerveny BBb and a Yamaha YFB 822, which I vastly prefer the sound of and use whenever I can, including in concert band settings where ...