I have a Wessex Bombino Eb (3+1 compensating piston valves) in the Seattle area which might get your wife something that's easier to handle. It's in great shape but is just sitting since I moved the other direction to a larger horn. DM me for more info if you're interested, thanks.

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I also played the EBC 834 this weekend at the Army workshop and although I’m far from an expert, I thought it was the best 5/4 CC piston tuba I’ve ever played. The only 5/4 horn that I like better is the Meinl Tuono, which is clearly a very different beast. I think this is going to be a big hit if th ...