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by dsfinley
Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FS/FT JK mouthpieces
Replies: 2
Views: 249

Re: FS/FT JK mouthpieces

They are the regular line and NOT the classic line
by dsfinley
Tue Oct 01, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FS/FT JK mouthpieces
Replies: 2
Views: 249

FS/FT JK mouthpieces

I have the following JK mouthpieces for sale:

JK 5B
JK 4B
JK 4A

$50 each

Would also trade for a PT/RT 36 or 72
by dsfinley
Sat Sep 21, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Practicing and using false tones
Replies: 14
Views: 610

Re: Practicing and using false tones

My undergrad professor forced us to always use false tones in the low register. At the time I hated it. But now, I have come to realize the value of being able to play them well. I feel being able to center them with a good sound makes the regular fingerings far more stable and it gives me another ...
by dsfinley
Thu Sep 05, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Assessing when to take the day off
Replies: 8
Views: 653

Re: Assessing when to take the day off

I wouldn’t say I’ve ever taken a day off because I still felt warmed up the next day. In fact, usually those are my favorite practice days as things usually “feel” good. I do take time off if my lips feel stiff and like they can’t function. Usually the next day that issue is fixed. I also try to take ...
by dsfinley
Sat Jul 27, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Mouthpiece questions/experiences/etc.
Replies: 18
Views: 1881

Re: Mouthpiece questions/experiences/etc.

Opening span. I need about 30 and 1/2. The two I am using: Wick 5L 30.4 JK 8C 30.5 The PT64 that I used so much in the past, clearly is too wide compared to what I can do with the narrower ones, as is the 7B that I have used in the past on the 183 for typical oompah (like in the video I posted of ...
by dsfinley
Sat Apr 27, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTT: My Klier for SH-II
Replies: 0
Views: 267

WTT: My Klier for SH-II

I am looking for a Schilke Helleberg II and am willing to trade for it. The mouthpieces I have that I’m willing to trade are a Klier 4A, 4B and 5B. Would also sell the Kliers at $50 a piece. DM if interested.
by dsfinley
Mon Apr 22, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Recovering from sickness
Replies: 4
Views: 490

Recovering from sickness

For the past 2 1/2 weeks I’ve been dealing with a horrible respiratory infection. This is the most time I’ve taken off in at least a few years. My face feels terrible and my chops are not 100% yet. I play quite a lot of gigs starting next month and through the summer so I’m trying to get back in the ...
by dsfinley
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: If you get a tax refund, are you buying a new tuba?
Replies: 21
Views: 2043

Re: If you get a tax refund, are you buying a new tuba?

If you make some plain ol ground beef tacos. Chop up some bacon and cook it with it. Your tummy and taste buds will thank me. Your heart not so much
by dsfinley
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Parts Needed Gregson Tuba Concerto
Replies: 4
Views: 278

Re: Parts Needed Gregson Tuba Concerto

Replying to Mark not OP
by dsfinley
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Parts Needed Gregson Tuba Concerto
Replies: 4
Views: 278

Re: Parts Needed Gregson Tuba Concerto

That one is discontinued
by dsfinley
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTT: Klier 4b and/or 5b for RT-82
Replies: 0
Views: 180

WTT: Klier 4b and/or 5b for RT-82

Looking to trade for an RT or PT-82. I have both a Klier 4B and Klier 5B available for trade and would consider trading both for the PT-82
by dsfinley
Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: known, yet-under-known and under-rated players
Replies: 21
Views: 2578

Re: known, yet-under-known and under-rated players

Vurl Bland out of Texas is a phenomenal player. I loved my time studying with him. Genuinely great human being.
by dsfinley
Sun Feb 04, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: .
Replies: 38
Views: 3826

Re: The most commonly used tuba in the US today?

The most common tubas I see around here are all Eastmans. Most of the HS’s around here are buying 534s. The 632 is the most popular among CC tubas followed closely by the 836 6/4. I’m happy with my Hirsbrunner.
by dsfinley
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Schlipf practice mute for HB-2P
Replies: 3
Views: 362

Schlipf practice mute for HB-2P

Was wondering if anyone knew what size Schlipf practice mute would fit in a Hirsbrunner HB-2P? I was thinking either a 4 or a 5 from the descriptions on Thomann music however I’m not sure.
by dsfinley
Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Altieri
Replies: 28
Views: 2067

Re: Altieri

They’ve been redesigning those bags for years now. I wouldn’t hold out hope that they’re coming back. They were subpar products for the price in my opinion anyway.
by dsfinley
Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTT: for RT/PT-82
Replies: 0
Views: 227

WTT: for RT/PT-82

I’m looking to trade for a PT or RT 82. I have a Giddings Baer MMX F mouthpiece and a Klier 5B available for trade.

PM if interested
by dsfinley
Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Bobo mouthpieces
Replies: 1
Views: 388

Bobo mouthpieces

Can anyone share their thoughts on the Volare BT-01F, Giddings Hawk and Yamaha Roger Bobo Solo. I’m mostly interested to hear how the Giddings compares to the others but all info would be appreciated. I know a couple of these are pretty rare to find state side at the moment.
by dsfinley
Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Cronkhite bag question
Replies: 3
Views: 285

Cronkhite bag question

I’m going to be purchasing a Cronkhite bag for my HB-1P very soon and was looking at their website they have an HB-2 option listed in their pre-measured bags but not an HB-2P. Would the same bag fit both horns? I know it would be tall and wide enough, but would the depth be the same?