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Newest project
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:18 pm
by Yorkboy
I figured I'd christen the new construction forum with my newest project - it's a King monster E flat with a Reynolds .687 valve set, with a 19mm (.748) 5th rotor valve.
Not quite done yet (just a few braces and some bell clean up) but very close!
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Nice round sound with a solid low register....
Re: Newest project
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:04 pm
by hrender
THAT is a nice looking horn.
Re: Newest project
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:31 pm
by HoltonMammoth
HEY..stop it.
this forum is supposed to be family friendly. :roll:
Re: Newest project
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 7:26 pm
by the elephant
Looks good!
Re: Newest project
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:32 pm
by Yorkboy
Thanks guys - it plays great, too!
Re: Newest project
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:38 pm
by bloke
Re: Newest project
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:23 pm
by Eric Murphy
Looks good! Hopefully you'll post a few more pictures. It's always nice to see other people's work.
Re: Newest project
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 10:19 pm
by bort2.0
What do you think of the angle of the valve section? My old Marzan was more horizontal than vertical (sort of like yours), and it was just really hard to hold for long periods of time.
Maybe it's just an illusion, or maybe it's not uncomfortable at all. I've tried, but just can't seem to settle into your piston tuba world. :)
It's a beauty! How many tubas have you built?
Re: Newest project
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:07 am
by York-aholic
Very nice proportions! That's a good looking horn and I'm sure plays even better. Great work!
Re: Newest project
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:51 am
by Rick Denney
With Bb tubing lengths, that would be the perfect valve body to put on my fiberglass Martin. My pinky keeps going for the nonexistent fourth valve.
Rick "someday" Denney
Re: Newest project
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:13 pm
by Customer Service
I like the look of this tuba. It has nice "lines".
