Alex 173

Tubas, euphoniums, mouthpieces, and anything music-related.
Forum rules
This section is for posts that are directly related to performance, performers, or equipment. Social issues are allowed, as long as they are directly related to those categories. If you see a post that you cannot respond to with respect and courtesy, we ask that you do not respond at all.
Post Reply
Chris Mayer
Lurker
Posts: 7
Joined: Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:55 am
Has thanked: 0
Been thanked: 2 times

Alex 173

Post by Chris Mayer »

Hi,

has anyone played or owned the Alex 173 CC tuba ? How does it play and compare to a 163 CC. I have payed 163 and 164 Bb abd PT CC. I am considering buying a new CC (and as the 173 is out of the catalogue, I might have to resume the built at Alexander). Just want to have your opinion as I have never played one, but always had an eye on it due to the slightly smaller bore (more agility, …overall CC tuba etc)

thanks

chris


Top
tclements
Posts: 213
Joined: Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:03 pm
Has thanked: 0
Been thanked: 64 times
Contact:
Contact tclements

Re: Alex 173

Post by tclements »

I had one. I loved it. Short action valves. Beautiful sound. The only thing weird about it was the 5th valve was a minor third valve. I sold it when I went to the 6/4 CC thing. Played the 173 for years.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Music Chatter”