Sousaphone Bit for a King Recording Bass?
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prairieboy1
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Sousaphone Bit for a King Recording Bass?
Do I need a sousaphone bit for my King Recording Bass? Opinions Welcome!
1916 Holton "Mammoth" 3 valve BBb Upright Bell Tuba
1935 King "Symphony" Bass 3 valve BBb Tuba
1998 King "2341" 4 valve BBb Tuba
1970 Yamaha "321" 4 valve BBb Tuba (Yard Goat)
1935 King "Symphony" Bass 3 valve BBb Tuba
1998 King "2341" 4 valve BBb Tuba
1970 Yamaha "321" 4 valve BBb Tuba (Yard Goat)
Re: Sousaphone Bit for a King Recording Bass?
The one I had played in tune with the tuning slide out 1 inch. No bit needed.
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Re: Sousaphone Bit for a King Recording Bass?
I have a King (and access to a friend's King) of similar vintage to yours, and I don't find that either needs a bit. If anything, they both play a bit low as-is (MTS almost all the way in for me, but I'm a "flat" player in general).
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Re: Sousaphone Bit for a King Recording Bass?
Not the “modern” two-piece 124x/234x horns.
The only recording bass I’m 100% sure needs a bit setup is the Martin.
The only recording bass I’m 100% sure needs a bit setup is the Martin.
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- prairieboy1 (Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:37 pm)
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