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by rodgeman
Sun Feb 02, 2025 6:35 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: I want to know the difference between abb481 and abb681 Amati Tuba
Replies: 6
Views: 1592

Re: I want to know the difference between abb481 and abb681 Amati Tuba

I used to own a Cerveny 601 Kaiser BBb tuba so this post caught my attention. I found the following thread which may shine more information on your tuba.

I hope it helps.

viewtopic.php?t=6352
by rodgeman
Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:10 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Free Stuff
Replies: 17
Views: 4086

Re: Free Books of Other Folks' Material

Thank you for taking the time to format and share. My eyes appreciate it.
by rodgeman
Thu Nov 28, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 7
Views: 1539

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Special shout out to the people cooking for hours to make a wonderful meal.

Live NOW FOX channel/app is showing whole Parade without commentators or commercials.

So nice to see the bands without someone talking.
by rodgeman
Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: 1920's Tuba (Besson?) on The Rapair Shop
Replies: 6
Views: 2103

1920's Tuba (Besson?) on The Rapair Shop

I am a fan of this show on Youtube. Always interesting repairs and sometimes restored older objects with high sentimental value.

They made a third valve for this tuba from brass. I think it is Besson - possibly Eb compensating - judging by the long valves. There are other objects in this episode ...
by rodgeman
Fri Aug 23, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Storing bell-front tubas
Replies: 20
Views: 6003

Re: Storing bell-front tubas

I use the Hercules stand. I had a bell front Mirafone 186. I now use it for my Eastman. Very sturdy and off the ground.
by rodgeman
Fri Jul 26, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Mouthpiece questions/experiences/etc.
Replies: 18
Views: 3304

Re: Mouthpiece questions/experiences/etc.

I have owned a couple of Mirafone 186 tubas in the past. Here are my mouthpiece experiences on them.

Conn Helleberg 120S - it works well. It just felt limiting in the lower register to me.

Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-88+ - great lower register. Takes a lot of air. Sold it to another 186 player ...
by rodgeman
Thu May 09, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Luggage Dolly for Non-Wheeled Case
Replies: 12
Views: 4174

Re: Luggage Dolly for Non-Wheeled Case



I use a simple moving dolly I bought from Harbor Freight for 12 bucks. It’s a simple wood rectangle with carpeting on each end and pretty sturdy casters. Right now I use a ratchet strap to hold it in place but I may come up with something more elegant. No handle, but a handle kit is available ...
by rodgeman
Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Hard cases with wheels.
Replies: 12
Views: 4957

Re: Hard cases with wheels.

Why not keep the padded bag and use one of these https://a.co/d/6cImQEn ?

I used one to move my bell front Mirafone 186 and my Cerveny 601. Once I get into another group I may use it on my Eastman with a gig bag. I like the fact I can pad the bottom and have the bell up. The body is protected by a ...
by rodgeman
Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Compact Guitars
Replies: 10
Views: 1741

Re: Compact Guitars

How about a cigar box guitar?

Amazon has kits and pre made guitars

See https://a.co/d/g9d3U7d
by rodgeman
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Eastman 534 vs the 562
Replies: 32
Views: 9964

Re: Eastman 534 vs the 562

I am very happy with mine.
by rodgeman
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: If you can't get in, don't go change your password...yet.
Replies: 3
Views: 499

Re: If you can't get in, don't go change your password...yet.

They seem to be back up.

Based on the amount of time for the outage it seems more likely it was a rollout of some sort that was rolled back. Enterprise technology is quite complex at this level. Chances are they will not release the reason for the outage due to security concerns. Meta will not ...
by rodgeman
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Hercules DS552B Acquired: I kinda like it.
Replies: 6
Views: 1210

Re: Hercules DS552B Acquired: I kinda like it.

I love mine. It sets with my tuba in a corner.
by rodgeman
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTB cimbasso
Replies: 3
Views: 632

Re: WTB cimbasso

I saw this on Facebook. I am not the seller nor do I have anything to do with the listing. It is on my feed. Hope this helps.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tubaeup ... 626264812/
by rodgeman
Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: New plan for a BBb. (purchased a 601 BBb)
Replies: 157
Views: 31556

Re: New plan for a BBb. (purchased a 601 BBb)


yes...You're are considerably taller than I am.
no...I can't tell s--t from looking at a picture.
no...I can't experience playing that tuba from your perspective...

OK...(and I may well be wrong)...

It almost looks as thought (were the instrument held at LESS of an angle than in the picture ...
by rodgeman
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Tornister tuba BBb
Replies: 9
Views: 1887

Re: Tornister tuba BBb

I found this company https://www.hsm-brass.de/tuben.html - last one listed. If you download their pdf they list the following:

German
Tornistertuba in B
• 4 – ventilige Zylindermaschine
• konische Bohrung 15 – 16 mm
• Druckwerk mit Kreuzgelenk / Unibal
• Schallstückdurchmesser 25 cm
• Mundrohr ...
by rodgeman
Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: Demo Eastman EBB825
Replies: 3
Views: 502

Re: Demo Eastman EBB825

I bought a demo horn from Dillon Music. It is my Eastman and it plays great and I got it for a few thousand less than new. I guess it depends on the store. I have a lot of faith in Dillon Music and Matt checking them.
by rodgeman
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What do you want from a conference?
Replies: 35
Views: 4413

Re: What do you want from a conference?

I would like to see if maybe a community band with multiple tuba players would perform and a discussion about playing locally if you are not in a music program (major).

I would also like to see less fees to just meet and see the vendors.
by rodgeman
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:31 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Cow bell in my part ---
Replies: 15
Views: 2786

Re: Cow bell in my part ---

I have seen drum kits with the cowbell mounted to a stand and hit with a drum stick. Maybe see if the percussion group has a stand for it?
by rodgeman
Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: ITEC 2025
Replies: 22
Views: 7571

Re: ITEC 2025


For a musical organization, they sure are tone deaf to their actual membership. Although, the inner circle is surely thrilled.


The one this year was in my area. However, with all the costs, and looking at membership it was too much. I don't feel it is worth it to me. The organization seems to ...