F tuba

jjelwood · Post by **jjelwood** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 7:59 pm

I would like to purchase an F tuba. I have a Meinl-Weston 2145 CC that I currently use for everything. I would use this horn for quintet and solo work and might play it for fun in community band. I don't want to spend $$$$$ but would like to have a decent instrument. I have played one Mirafone F tuba, 5 rotary valves, but didn't really play it enough to get a feel for it. Thanks

UTTuba_09 · Post by **UTTuba_09** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:26 pm

I have heard good things about Miraphone's new "Firebird" F, I personally haven't played it, but make sure that you play plenty of F's before you buy.

Onebaplayer · Post by **Onebaplayer** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:04 pm

I have played the firebird and it is quite nice. Personally in that price range I prefer the Gronitz (PF125), but that is a piston vs. rotor thing. Play as many as you possibly can.

Jobey Wilson · Post by **Jobey Wilson** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:20 pm

Dido...I've played a few Firebirds. FANTASTIC rotory F's, but I too own & prefer the Gronitz PF-125...someone just had one up for sale here...jobey