All lengths in a BBb tuba

[Kevin Hendrick]

Bravo! Was that a Chinese muffler?

No ! De Soto was an all American brand !

Indeed it was:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeSoto_(automobile)

Mind you, if it had been a Cadillac muffler, he could have played the de Ville out of it (or even administered the Coupe de Grace)! Gotta watch the muffler bearings on Cads, though -- they brinnell easily ...

[Donn]

It might be a stretch to say it isn't possible. Since as Brian pointed out we don't seem to be asking for valves, I'd say the "American Anaconda" would be a good starting place:

[UDELBR]

I'd say the "American Anaconda" would be a good starting place

Shouldn't that be "American Standard Anaconda"?

[Dan Schultz]

I'd say the "American Anaconda" would be a good starting place

Shouldn't that be "American Standard Anaconda"?

I thought American Standard made

[Donn]

Don't think I'd want to try to play that.

[sloan]

You'll have to use Sloan valves...

[Kevin Hendrick]

I'd say the "American Anaconda" would be a good starting place

Shouldn't that be "American Standard Anaconda"?

I thought American Standard made

"It's a trap!"

[Virtuoso]

Thanks to all who responded--I didn't expect it to be a popular post. To those of you who have responded, either by PM or on this board, I should clarify--this isn't intended to be a permanent (or concert-oriented) instrument. Merely something to practice on until I have saved up enough to rent a good one for the school year.

For the doubters out there, yes, I do intend to go through with this, and in the short-term, too. The idea was suggested sarcastically by a trombonist who heard me complain. Unfortunately, I'm the type who will almost always do something if it's crazy enough. I'm also certain I'm crafty enough to fabricate my own valve set, so no I'm not "just dreaming."

Anyhow, thanks to you lot I now have all the information I need, and it's just a matter of acquiring the plumbing.

Cheers! I'll try to remember to update as soon as I get the first bit done.

[UDELBR]

Unfortunately, I'm the type who will almost always do something if it's crazy enough. I'm also certain I'm crafty enough to fabricate my own valve set, so no I'm not "just dreaming."

Go for it! Nothing as satisfying as disproving the doubters.

[Donn]

A remarkable achievement it will be, for sure. And as goodgigs will testify, that satisfaction will have to be your only reward. (Well, I don't know, I don't recall that he's ever discussed this aspect, maybe it's a chick magnet?)