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Wessex Viverna Large BBb
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:44 pm
by Alebeard
Any opinions on this beauty? I have always wanted a Wessex tuba.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394194275683?h ... Sw8pxi8Yoq
Re: Wessex Viverna Large BBb
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:33 pm
by Three Valves
It’s fine. Heavy for how compact it is.
But if I were going in that direction I’d go for the Grand.
Re: Wessex Viverna Large BBb
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:42 pm
by Alebeard
The Grand?
Edit: Oh, you mean the Wessex Grand? That thing is a work of art! Quite outside my range though.
Re: Wessex Viverna Large BBb
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:42 pm
by matt g
What’s that “inspired” by?
Dillon music has a new Chinese clone of the 2341 for $2500. Might be worth a call to @Matt Walters to see what he thinks about them.
Re: Wessex Viverna Large BBb
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 7:40 am
by Three Valves
matt g wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:42 pm
What’s that “inspired” by?
Dillon music has a new Chinese clone of the 2341 for $2500. Might be worth a call to @Matt Walters to see what he thinks about them.
A 4p 1r version of the 4r 210 Jimbo.
Re: Wessex Viverna Large BBb
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:44 am
by LargeTuba
I know the guy selling this. It sounds great and works well.
Re: Wessex Viverna Large BBb
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:44 pm
by rollo
I really like my Viverna. I played a Yamaha 641 for a long time so I am still getting used to the way it responds in an ensemble, but the valves are quick, intonation is pretty even and accessible across the whole range, and it's pretty comfortable to hold.
Previous poster is right, it does seem heavy for how compact it is. getting it in and out of the case is a little tricky because of it too.
overall, I'm very pleased with mine!