Why did you start playing a tuba in a different key

[JayW]

Well, several of the choices could apply, but I chose availability. I was very happy playing BBb and never had any intention of switching when I was in college. I felt that my sound was right where I wanted it and that BBb served me very well for the types of ensembles I was playing in. THEN....it so happened that I found out Kyle Turner (my teacher at the time) was selling his original Conn and I said to myself "Self, if you are ever going to get a better horn, this will probably be it. So go for it" and so I decided to switch. I thought the sound he was able to achieve on this instrument was absolutely incredible. The clarity, power and projection were just about perfect IMHO. So, while I was very content playing BBb, having the opportunity to own this horn, with it's pedigree seemed too good to miss. So I took it and could not be happier to this day.