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by Diego A. Stine
Wed Aug 28, 2024 4:08 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: son of Sweaty
Replies: 15
Views: 2056

Re: son of Sweaty

Thank you for all the kind words! I'm looking forward to starting work in DC :tuba:

Sweaty Jr.
by Diego A. Stine
Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: Czech Phil - tuba job
Replies: 3
Views: 1376

Re: Czech Phil - tuba job

The audition ended in a no-hire (for the second time).
by Diego A. Stine
Thu Jul 04, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: How screwed am I?
Replies: 7
Views: 850

How screwed am I?

I recently purchased a pt-6 made in 1992, so it's a lovely handmade example that sounds wonderful and is very in tune. The only issue is that due to either it's age, assembly, or something else, the valves leak (mostly 3+4). Anyone have ideas for a temporary "fix", or is this a $$$$ job? How do ...
by Diego A. Stine
Thu Jun 13, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Estimate on the age of a handmade pt-6
Replies: 5
Views: 745

Re: Estimate on the age of a handmade pt-6

TheBerlinerTuba wrote: Thu Jun 13, 2024 7:32 am Hello Diego,

your PT6 was made in 1992.

Cheers from Berlin
TheBerlinerTuba
Thanks for all your help!
by Diego A. Stine
Wed Jun 12, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Estimate on the age of a handmade pt-6
Replies: 5
Views: 745

Estimate on the age of a handmade pt-6

Hi all, I've recently come into possession of an early handmade pt-6, and am loving how it plays. I'm not quite sure exactly how old it is (seller told me between 1989-1992) and would love to know if any of y'all have more info it would be greatly appreciated. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders ...
by Diego A. Stine
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Possibly trade: Gronitz PCK for large rotor C
Replies: 0
Views: 323

Possibly trade: Gronitz PCK for large rotor C

Considering moving to rotary valves. Will consider trades (possibly with cash) for:
Tuono
Rudy 5/4
MRP
A good PT-6
Possibly: HB6 or an in-tune Alexander

PM for more info.
by Diego A. Stine
Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:10 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: A humorous translation guide to tuba sales
Replies: 14
Views: 1143

A humorous translation guide to tuba sales

This seemed to do well on the Facebook side of things, so I thought I'd share it here. It's all intended to be lighthearted, no offense meant :) "Looking to downsize my collection"- my wife said there's too many tubas in the house "Selling because I prefer piston F tubas"- rotors are hard :smilie4 ...
by Diego A. Stine
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Elephant Room Impressions (Add your own in the replies)
Replies: 60
Views: 7127

Re: Elephant Room Impressions (Add your own in the replies)

bort2.0 wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:38 pm Great stuff, thanks for posting!

What's the price on the BBC Rudy? I miss mine constantly!
About $6k, but I'd estimate it needs some work to really bring it to its full potential.
by Diego A. Stine
Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Elephant Room Impressions (Add your own in the replies)
Replies: 60
Views: 7127

Elephant Room Impressions (Add your own in the replies)

I had the chance to spend a couple hours in the exhibition hall at the Army Conference, and while it was impossible to get to everything, these are the horns that left a lasting impression for me. I found myself looking at a lot of big rotor contrabasses, as I've been exploring a move to rotors in ...
by Diego A. Stine
Sat Jan 27, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Bought an extra airline ticket...
Replies: 12
Views: 993

Re: Bought an extra airline ticket...

I hope you find something you like at the conference! I travel several times a year with a horn in the window seat next to me (auditions+school), and I think the biggest thing that's avoided trouble for me is a a friendly attitude and acknowledging the rarity of the situation in a half-joking manner ...
by Diego A. Stine
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: I hate doing thus, but.....
Replies: 10
Views: 1087

Re: I hate doing thus, but.....

It depends on your horn, how you're built, and the leadpipe taper. I prefer using a larger throated mouthpiece on my PCK (AT2Y), as I find that it nicely counterbalances the natural zip of the Gronitz by adding more core to the sound. Try whatever you can get your hands on and see what's comfortable ...
by Diego A. Stine
Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTB: Denis Wick AT2Y
Replies: 0
Views: 146

WTB: Denis Wick AT2Y

Looking for a Denis Wick AT2Y (American shank only), silver or gold plated doesn't matter.
by Diego A. Stine
Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Sold
Replies: 1
Views: 342

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