Suggest a small C tuba

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 2:04 pm

For the price, you probably can't beat Marty's deal. Yes, if I were in this thread's situation, Marty's horn with the Blessing version of an 18 mouthpiece would be really great.

Hmm...Nah, I've got to refinance a house right now.

Conn 2J CC · Post by **Conn 2J CC** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:20 pm

I agree with the four earlier posts regarding the Conn 2Js and 3Js. I haven't used mine in any type of jazz ensemble yet, but I'm sure it would do well for jazz. And at a cheaper price is true too. You might want to check out the Conn 2J on eBay for $1,500 with a new case that's discussed in the eBay section.

Wyvern · Post by **Wyvern** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:40 am

nxt2laststarfighter wrote:Anyone play the new Meinl-Weston BBb-Tuba 2011TA "Heritage Howard Johnson Gravity". I've never even seen one but I would think it would make a good jazzer.

Yes I played one when I visited the factory earlier this year. Very nice light tone for a BBb. Would make a good quintet, or jazz tuba. However, I thought the front valve 2011FA was the better blower.

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 12:34 pm

I have read this thread, and am wondering one thing: How is the query "Suggest a small C tuba for jazz." different from "Suggest a small C tuba for music."? Is the field of jazz music smaller than any other field of music?

I suppose all we can do is give a little anecdotal information on the small C tubas we have played. Here's a tidbit from me: I played the Yamaha 621 small 4-valve C tuba for about a week. It had a good if small sound, and was quite agile. Pitch was quite good (except for the usual problems with 24 and 14 fingerings). I can see why some players like it for quintet work. I noted (this is for Bob) that it had no false tones at all. However, the hand position was impossible for me; it made my right wrist hurt. I talked to others about it, and it seems that people are either willing to put up with the terrible ergonomics or not. Your mileage may vary.

Cheers,
Allen

MartyNeilan · Post by **MartyNeilan** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 2:42 pm

Allen wrote:I have read this thread, and am wondering one thing: How is the query "Suggest a small C tuba for jazz." different from "Suggest a small C tuba for music."? Is the field of jazz music smaller than any other field of music?

Well, I think he put that based on the kind of timbre he is looking for in a small tuba. He seems to want something with a lot of "bark and bite" to it - something like a vintage York Eb-CC conversion with a 20" bell may not be the ticket.