PT-22P Eb tuba

[iiipopes]

All the bases covered.

Pun intended? Looking forward to the pix!

[Toad Away]

I have a PT-22 at work. Last week's concert section was me, Paul Mergen with his PT-606, and Frank Crawford with the HB-50 that Dave Fedderly used in the BSO. All the bases covered.

Hey Tom,
Interesting

My experience (for what it's worth):

I did a tour in the '90s with Keith Brion's New Sousa Band and the section was Marty Erickson (Willson Eb), Mark Jones (MW 2165), and me (MW 2145).
We got a lot of positive comments about the sound of our section from other band members, especially the trombones.

Best wishes,
Tim Loehr

[ThomasP]

I haven't heard it mentioned, but the best Eb I've played is the Yamaha 3+1

Response is wonderful. I describe it as playing more like an F tuba than a bulky EEb like Bessons, and even the Willson.

Just my $0.02

[J.c. Sherman]

I haven't heard it mentioned, but the best Eb I've played is the Yamaha 3+1.

+1

I didn't get to side-by-side it, but I did try the Yamaha 3+1 and it felt bigger and broader than my Imperial. A little. But I can't be sure, but it was certainly outstanding. The 321/381 Yamahas are outstanding as well (should be - they're Imperial copies!).

Wish there was a 3+1 left facing instrument out there... I love 3+1, but it's socially not very acceptable and many orchestras are set up expecting the lefty bell.

J.c.S.

[TUbajohn20J]

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