Yorkbrunner v. Nirschl 6/4

[luke_hollis]

...As to the comment about "quirky intonation" I have found these tubas (both the HB and the Nirschl) to have very nice intonation. However, these being "wide slot" tubas they will put the pitch where you put it. If you have a good ear and buzz in tune these horns are great. However, if you have difficulty buzzing in tune a 6/4 tuba can be a nightmare.

I can say the 4/4 CC Nirschl is very much the same. If you buzz in tune and breathe well without a lot of pressurization, then it really speaks with a lot of overtones.

If you don't have a good sense of pitch, it is not pleasant.

[J.c. Sherman]

I've tended to prefer the warmth of the Yorkbrunners' sound... and hated the mouthpipe angle on the Nirschl. But, the Nirschl was effortless to play. YMMV.

I have no love for the "Big Valves". They come in with endless problems. My Kalison has a larger bore, smaller diameter pistons, and is completely problem free.

J.c.S.