Boehm and Meinl 5500 BBb ??????

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I own one in silver plate, and have seen another one in lacquer.

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Re: Boehm and Meinl 5500 BBb ??????

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chops80 wrote:I guess I should have titled it a little more appropriately ... anybody who can give me some info about the Boehm and Meinl 5500 BBb, please do. I would be very grateful.
The B&M 5500 is derived from the B&M-made York Master and the B&M-made Marzan, which are both truly excellent Bb tubas. One of the players in our section has a 5500, and it's a great tuba, pure and simple.

Rick "who owns a York Master and who thinks the 5500 is a little better" Denney
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