PT-606

jonesbrass · Post by **jonesbrass** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 9:35 am

I've been looking for a 4/4 american-style CC. If you own or have played one of the PT-606 CC's, what are your impressions of the horn? Strengths/weaknesses?

Also, could you please PM me the price these horns are selling at? Are there any good alternatives for a 4/4 american-style 4P/1R horn out there now?

Thanks.

Eric B · Post by **Eric B** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:24 am

http://tinyurl.com/2k7b7f

Gorilla Tuba · Post by **Gorilla Tuba** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:42 am

I have a student who just got one last week. It has a great sound! He plays it in quintet, band, and orchestra. It is plenty big, but fine for small stuff, too.

It was his original intent to buy a PT 6 (I play one), but I recommended the 606 because its seemed more appropriate for an all around instrument. It was a wise choice for him.

In my quick trial of his horn I was impressed. Good intonation, great sound, fast pistons. The tuba will never hold him back. Other horns he was considering were the Meinl Weston 2000, and Mirafone 1291.

Price: More than I can afford.

quinterbourne · Post by **quinterbourne** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:02 pm

Eric B wrote:http://tinyurl.com/2k7b7f

Probably around half the price of a new PT606p.

jonesbrass · Post by **jonesbrass** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:14 pm

good to know.

Naptown Tuba · Post by **Naptown Tuba** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 4:05 pm

I'll chime in, too. I love my Gnagey Horn. It just can't be beat

Eric B · Post by **Eric B** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 4:16 pm

I had a chance to buy this horn from Ed Owen last year. Man, am I kicking myself!

King/Holton CC Tuba

* Four piston, fifth rotor
* 19" bell
* .687 bore
* 1980's vintage King 2341 valve section/body
* 1920's vintage Holton Eb bell
* Conversion by Sam Gnagey
* $3495/offer - buyer pays shipping

bisontuba · Post by **bisontuba** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 4:58 pm

Hi-
BTW, is there anyone out there who has one of Sam's CC piston conversions for sale? They are terrific. I know Sam has a dandy one available, but I am just wondering if anyone who has one is selling one? If so, drop me a line at: jonestuba@juno.com with details. I'd be interested.
Thanks-
mark
jonestuba@Juno.com

Tom Waid · Post by **Tom Waid** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 5:41 pm

After all the tubas that I've owned and have been provided for me by the army my PT606 is the best tuba I've ever played. It's worth the money.

BriceT · Post by **BriceT** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:42 am

Miraphone 1292 "New Yorker"- a very good all-around instrument, HUGE sound, and not a bad price!

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