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Who's using what and where? I'd like to put together a new list.

Ok, I know, a lot of you are probably annoyed by the thought of the subject of this post, but I'd like to get a current count of what's being used at the moment because I haven't seen anything in a few years about this (since like 01 or 02).

I'm also trying to convince my wife that there are uses for 6/4 horns and I'm not just trying to get a big toy.

Thanks,
Jim Langenberg

PS When the list is looking somewhat complete I will repost a consolidated version. Please, let me know what the non tubenetters use as well.

Update : currently playing 6/4 Nirschl and miraphone 1281

holton 6/4 BBb with MW2165 valveset
Yam yfb822sp
conn 2j-dixie,quintet,pit

Montgomery and Pensacola Symphs.

Hirsbrunner HB2
B&S PT10 (about to go back to its owner when I buy my own F)
Sorry, no BAT yet. If it counts, I really want one!

Orquesta Sinfonica UANL (Monterrey, MX)

Under my sig.

Regrettably, I have yet to sample a PCK. I have the equity (as you can see) to make something like that happen but that would mean losing the MW2000. I really like my tuba for auditioning. The idea of adding a BAT to my 'voices' would be nice to help me grow as a musician but I don't wanna swich languages completely, at least not yet.
Thanks Bloke
Jim

under my signature as well

Going back to the list Bloke recently made about the "steps" to a pro tuba career, most of the smaller orchestras the average player will encounter really do not need (and may not even WANT) a BAT.

Hi!

This is my current equipement:

Rudolf Meinl 5/4 CC with G&W Alan Baer CC mouthpiece.

Gronitz PF-125 silver F tuba with G&W Alan Baer F mouthpiece.


I also have a great modified old Bach bass trombone for doubling.


Vince

rascaljim wrote:I'm also trying to convince my wife that there are uses for 6/4 horns and I'm not just trying to get a big toy.

I did the same thing. Bought a Yorkbrunner. Fought a Yorkbrunner. Sold a Yorkbrunner.

Next time I should just buy a red Miata and be done with it.

Hirsbrunner HB50 Yorkbrunner
Miraphone 186-5V CC tuba
Miraphone 281-5V F tuba

WoodSheddin wrote:

rascaljim wrote:I'm also trying to convince my wife that there are uses for 6/4 horns and I'm not just trying to get a big toy.

I did the same thing. Bought a Yorkbrunner. Fought a Yorkbrunner. Sold a Yorkbrunner.

Next time I should just buy a red Miata and be done with it.

ditto on the miata. I bought red BMW motorcycle instead.

ken k

cktuba wrote:A 6/4 horn really isn't necessary unless you are playing with a huge orchestra that puts out a ton of sound.

Pretty great having that color available though!

Almost all of the orchestral playing that I have done has been on a CC Alexander 163. (very rarely the Meinl Weston 32 was used). This ranges from pit and chamber orchestras to large symphony orchestras.

Almost all of the band jobs (from large to small groups) that I have played were on the same Alexander 163 (it really worked well in circus bands). I have used my Meinl Weston 32 occasionally for bands and a lot for brass quintets.

I have also used the Alexander in Dixieland, tuba ensemble, solos and many other types of music.

I have no desire to get a replacement for something that has worked well for 30 years. Furthermore, I have not found another tuba that works as well for me.

Mark

I like what Jonathantuba said about his E flat. Most likely what a CC does better is balanced by what his E flat does better. It works for him and that is what really matters. Also, I have an E flat York Monster for my bass tuba, I very rarely play it but it has always worked well when I needed a bass tuba. I like CC and E flat tubas, but then I like all tubas.

best,
Mark

silver PT6 rotor
Yamaha YFB822
GetzenG50s (soon to be sold)
Miraphone Firebird (soon to aquire)

Boston Civic
Boston Phil
LongWood Symphony
NEC Philharmonia
NEC Wind Ensemble
Sonic Brass Quintet

5/4 MW rotary CC, Marc. N2 (MW called it 2155, but it's nothing like the piston 2155. it's a prototype that never went to production)
RM 43 CC, Miraphone C4, or Marc. N2
B&S Symphonie F, G&W Baer F

pics & details here: http://www.chuckkoontz.com/music

melton 2145....

bloke wrote:......and I don't view "6/4" tubas as being really any louder than smaller tubas...For example, which tuba would be more audible on a low D# - a BAT York copy, or a Mirafone 184? (pssst: pick the Mirafone. The sound, at fff, cuts like a razor) So, it's not the volume of sound (imo) that is emitted from a BAT, rather the type of sound.

Dead on target once again Joe!

cktuba wrote:True. If I had the money I would have a room full of horns... 6/4 BBb and CC, 4/4 CC, EEb, F and Euph. But for most of us it's just not practical.

I find it intersting to observe that many of those with the "room full of horns" are not professional FULL TIME players.

Perhaps that's why they have the money

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