Mouthpiece Shank/Backbore (Elliott)

[Dean E]

Which York Eb horn to you play? They come in all shapes and sizes.

[Lew]

I have found that the larger backbore makes response better, but that too large can affect intonation. I would suggest going to a 5 backbore for the Doug Elliot and see if that helps intonation.

[Dean E]

As far as what model York, it is really kind of a mix. It is an old York monster 3v that has been "converted" and is now a 4piston 1 rotar 5v. The pistons are king and if I remember correctly the rotar is miraphone (Matt W. did this for me a few years back and I am trying to remember the parts off the top of my head). The leadpipe is custom but is not real big as Matt felt this would be a good balance of high and low register.John

On my 3-top-valve York monster Eb with a small receiver I use either the Denis Wick 1 or 2, the largest small receiver MPs I have found. I play in community bands where I'm sometimes the only tuba. The DW 1 and 2 let me project power in the notes below Eb (one line below the staff) and do some false tones if I get the urge. I also have Denis Wick 3, 4, and 5, but don't need them since I can easily go up to Bb or C above the staff with the 1 and 2.

The DWs are available used and new at the British and US auction site for $30-50 USD.