Consensus Question: Best All-Around Tuba

[MartyNeilan]

For only one horn, I would recommend the MW 2145, as it will hold together well at loud volumes better than many 186's while still making a good solo and quintet horn. HOWEVER, I have another thought: buying a used F and a used larger CC for the same or less money then a new 2145 or 186 or 5xJ or even JoeSaphone).

Marty "whose 30 yr old 4/4 F and 16 yr old 5/4 CC together cost noticeably less than most new 4/4 CC's" Neilan