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by Heavy_Metal
Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: Weidlich Tuba (DEU)
Replies: 6
Views: 343

Re: Weidlich Tuba (DEU)

This has adjustable clockspring tensioners, like on my Alex. Probably from around the turn of the 20th century.
by Heavy_Metal
Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: Gigs, Recitals and Concerts
Topic: TubaChristmas- Bel Air, MD, Dec. 22
Replies: 2
Views: 179

Re: TubaChristmas- Bel Air, MD, Dec. 22

@GrecoTrombone , bring the Hirsbrunner compensating BBb if it hasn't already sold.
by Heavy_Metal
Sun Nov 17, 2024 10:39 pm
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: MD FB: Kalashen/Kaiser Rotary Sousaphone
Replies: 7
Views: 551

Re: MD FB: Kalashen/Kaiser Rotary Sousaphone

Not on FB, is the ad still up?
by Heavy_Metal
Sun Nov 17, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Gigs, Recitals and Concerts
Topic: TubaChristmas- Bel Air, MD, Dec. 22
Replies: 2
Views: 179

TubaChristmas- Bel Air, MD, Dec. 22

Location Bel Air High School - Auditorium Address 100 Heighe St, Bel Air, MD 21014 Parking Free parking at high school. Conductor Sue Wilson Registration Time 2:30 PM Rehearsal Time 3:00 PM Performer Details Dress in bright, festive, holiday colors and decorate your instrument. Please bring a ...
by Heavy_Metal
Tue Nov 12, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FS *New Price* Chester Schmitz Alex CC
Replies: 29
Views: 3338

Re: FS *New Price* Chester Schmitz Alex CC

But really, I'm not surprised to see that. I think there was a 163 at BBC a few years ago that I think belonged to the NSO player from years ago, and I think it had the same sort of wear issues on the top bow. However, I don't think that it had been patched yet... And it needed it. There was. One ...
by Heavy_Metal
Thu Nov 07, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
Topic: Tuba Tuesday:The Museum features a York, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1916.
Replies: 8
Views: 495

Re: Tuba Tuesday:The Museum features a York, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1916.

arpthark wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:45 pm
Heavy_Metal wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:25 pm I have one very similar to this.
Yellow bag on yours, too?
Nope.
by Heavy_Metal
Sun Oct 20, 2024 10:42 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: maybe (??), just save up for a real Miraphone
Replies: 7
Views: 585

Re: maybe (??), just save up for a real Miraphone

But @bloke , with the bearings that quiet, they don't add to the percussion section :laugh:
by Heavy_Metal
Sun Oct 20, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Post Your Group and Section Photos Here
Replies: 86
Views: 10242

Re: Post Your Group and Section Photos Here

Liberty Classic 2024 Tuba Section: PXL_20241020_185045960small.jpg From left: Jim Caneen, principal (Miraphone 186), John Rapp (Jupiter 584), Mark Kerestes (King 1241), Ron Berry (Meinl-Weston 2145, only CC in this Section), me (Alexander) and Jim Hoffman (Miraphone Hagen 494). Photo Credit- Phyllis ...
by Heavy_Metal
Wed Oct 16, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Wagner as a timepiece
Replies: 1
Views: 213

Re: Wagner as a timepiece

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
by Heavy_Metal
Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: Reverb- St Pete BBb $850
Replies: 5
Views: 426

Re: Reverb- St Pete BBb $850

Must have been a school horn. :facepalm2:
by Heavy_Metal
Sun Sep 08, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Found in a euphonium…
Replies: 12
Views: 1044

Re: Found in a euphonium…

Back on topic- there are plenty of stories about finding stuff stuck in horns. Here's one I documented back in 2016 on the old board:

http://forums.chisham.com/viewtopic.php ... 9&p=572497
by Heavy_Metal
Sun Aug 25, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Dr. Leo Davis
Replies: 3
Views: 600

Re: Dr. Leo Davis

bloke wrote: Sun Aug 25, 2024 2:03 pm........(Annually - on Easter Sunday, one of the subscribers - here - links an Easter gig I played at this same church - I'm thinking - way back in 2010.)
Well, of course he does- it's an excellent performance. :cheers:
by Heavy_Metal
Sun Aug 25, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Dr. Leo Davis
Replies: 3
Views: 600

Re: Dr. Leo Davis

Heavy_Metal wrote: Sun Aug 25, 2024 5:48 pm
bloke wrote: Sun Aug 25, 2024 2:03 pm........(Annually - on Easter Sunday, one of the subscribers - here - links an Easter gig I played at this same church - I'm thinking - way back in 2010.)
Well, of course he does- it's an excellent performance. :cheers:
by Heavy_Metal
Sun Aug 25, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Dr. Leo Davis
Replies: 3
Views: 600

Re: Dr. Leo Davis

bloke wrote: Sun Aug 25, 2024 2:03 pm........(Annually - on Easter Sunday, one of the subscribers - here - links an Easter gig I played at this same church - I'm thinking - way back in 2010.) [/b][/size]
Well, of course he does- it's an excellent performance. :cheers:
by Heavy_Metal
Fri Aug 23, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What's your favorite "slow" piece?
Replies: 22
Views: 2232

Re: What's your favorite "slow" piece?

One of my favorite quintet arrangements- I don't have a video of our arrangement, but here's Diane Bish doing an organ/orchestra version:

by Heavy_Metal
Thu Aug 15, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: Media
Topic: Maryland All-State Community Band YouTuba Channel
Replies: 0
Views: 569

Maryland All-State Community Band YouTuba Channel

for those who couldn't get to our concerts. 2024 was just posted a few days ago. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/@mascb-music