Another "what to buy" question

[Manituba]

OK. So I currently have a small EEb (983) and a larger EEb (YEB632). I looking to round off my stable with a large CC.

1. Must be 4 piston 1 rotary.
2. Must have a large sound.
3. Must have a good low range.
4. Must be in stock. (No 6-12 month waiting period.)
5. Must be a new horn.
6. Must be less than $8500 US.
7. I will not have the opportunity to try the instrument before I buy.

What am I looking at? Besson 995 (are they still available?), PT-20, MW 2145, anything else?

This should be my last "what to buy" post! Thanks for indulging me.

Chris

[smurphius]

I am more of a Meinl Weston man myself just because I think the tone has more character. However! I would agree the PT-6P is a FANTASTIC tuba. If I could have afforded one, I would have bought one of those new when I bought my horn. You'll have to call Custom Music though to get a price.

[Barney]

1. Must be 4 piston 1 rotary.
2. Must have a large sound.
3. Must have a good low range.
4. Must be in stock. (No 6-12 month waiting period.)
5. Must be a new horn.
6. Must be less than $8500 US.
7. I will not have the opportunity to try the instrument before I buy.

I think you should add the Miraphone 1291 or 1292 to your list. I don't know how Miraphone categorizes it, but I'd call it a 5/4. It puts out a ton of sound, and is extremely nimble. Definitely a fun horn to play and a great bargain.

1. yes
2. yes
3. YES
4. readily available
5. yes
6. Easily in your price range
7. Roger Lewis at Brasswind will pick you out a great one.

[Manituba]

Yes, I've played many a PT-6 and it would be my first choice. However, I do not believe it retails under $8500.

I don't necessarily need a large instrument, just a large sounding instrument.

Conditions 1-3 are mine. Conditions 4-7 are imposed upon me.

I will definitely look into the Miraphone.

Thanks,
Chris

[Michael Woods]

Dudes the 1291 is more like a 4/4. It is equivalent in size to a 2155/2000.

I really don't think that it has the sonic depth of a 5/4, 6/4 tuba.

Not to say that it is a bad horn or anything, I liked the one that I played on.

[dtemp]

I just played a 1292 not too long ago.

Great horn.

No matter the "size" of it, it can put out some SOUND.

If I didn't already have a killer CC, I'd have written a check right there.