Can anyone give me Suggestions for a tuba?

[opus37]

I think he really should consider a Kanstul 33. They are the easiest blowing horns with a great sound. Maybe a bit pricey however.

[tubaforce]

Effeciency of the Bugle, and the back pressure are the issues we confuse with "air consumption", IMHO!

If the bugle is not efficient, what do you do to make more sound?

You use more air.

Point is: The King 2341 is a very efficient bugle.

Rick "thinking this is a semantic discussion" Denney

Hi!
If you smack your mouthpeice (GENTLY, HOLDING IT WITH ONE HAND) while inserted into several different Tubas, you should be able to hear the differences in "effeciency". I find it easier to sustain a long pianissimo tone on my old 25-J than on any of my smaller Tubas, including a larger Bore Cernevey, and a tiny Besson 727. I use more air for Forte playing on any horn, because it takes more air to maintain the intensity and stength of my vibrating air stream. I hope to do some serious reading on the subject while I'm off work due to a broken foot...
Al, who agrees for the most part that this discussion is "semantic".