TubeNet

Of course TubeNet is mainly about the larger spiritual aspects of a life with low conical brasses. However small goodies of a practical nature also have been served over the years.

One everyday relief in emptying the the 3rd compensating slide on British style Eb and BBb basses happened when a TubeNetter told that a pop could be avoided by pressing the 3rd piston halfway down. I don’t like the pop because the vacuum potentially sucks dirt from the adjacent ports in upon the piston. On the euph this problem had been solved by keeping the 4th piston down with this swivelling thing and then pressing the 3rd piston. Sadly I don’t remember who offered this advice.

bloke says it’s not necessary to avoid the said pop. I obviously don’t agree with him n that one. However he extended my knowledge on un-sticking slides, when he told that he grabbed the slides and twisted them within the level of force experience told him being safe. I happily have un-stuck a few slides that way since then.

Others surely have gotten worthwhile advices worth a repeat here.

Klaus

There are many complaints voiced on TubeNet stating this, that, or the other thing goes on. Some threaten to leave, and some do. Although not perfect, I like TubeNet very much. I try to visit at least once daily. Like you, Klaus, I learn things. In fact, I learn things all the time. To be sure, there is a comraderie present. There are people on TubeNet whom I have never met in person, but who I would consider to be friends. There are others who I rarely see, but we meet together on TubeNet.

For me, TubeNet is both a place of friendship and also information. I have learned so much. I have recently made a major change in my life which has me teaching a lot of private lessons again. I find I am frequently using information I have picked up on TubeNet. It has been extremely helpful. TubeNet, along with having a lot of folks like me, has some people with a wealth of knowledge who often post valuable information. It proves to be a wonderful resource.

So, yes, "TubeNet advices (are) applicable in my everyday."

TubaRay wrote:In fact, I learn things all the time. To be sure, there is a comraderie present. There are people on TubeNet whom I have never met in person, but who I would consider to be friends.

The same for me! The amount I have learnt from TubeNet over the years is quite incredible - about different instruments, maintenance, playing techniques, music and much more. There is no doubt it has enhanced my music and tuba appreciation. However the best thing of all about TubeNet are the friendships formed. There are a number of TubeNeters I would consider friends, although most I have never met and a handful I consider really close friends where our conversations frequently go beyond just tubas and music.

Some people say there is a lot of rubbish talked on TubeNet. I agree there is more than I might like, but if you look past that, there is also so much of value.

Jonathan "who would probably still only know of British 3+1 tubas if it was not for TubeNet"

Neptune wrote:Jonathan "who would probably still only know of British 3+1 tubas if it was not for TubeNet"

If evaluated by the photo in your signature you rather have been brainwashed.

Klaus

imperialbari wrote:If evaluated by the photo in your signature you rather have been brainwashed.

You must be joking Klaus! I have tried out different tubas and found my sound. I know many think large tubas like my Neptune are all about making a big sound, but the richness of tone is why I play my Neptune. No British tuba I have come across provides anywhere near that depth of tone. So the word is 'enlightened', rather than 'brainwashed'.

Neptune wrote:

imperialbari wrote:If evaluated by the photo in your signature you rather have been brainwashed.

You must be joking Klaus! I have tried out different tubas and found my sound. I know many think large tubas like my Neptune are all about making a big sound, but the richness of tone is why I play my Neptune. No British tuba I have come across provides anywhere near that depth of tone. So the word is 'enlightened', rather than 'brainwashed'.

I don’t doubt the quality of your rotary tubas, especially as you obviously picked from the better and/or larger end. However I think you would also have had a happy tuba life with British models, if it weren’t for a slight memory of mine saying, that your preference for rotary instruments also was rooted in some damage to your orthopedic structure.

My last incoming tuba, the German Jos. Martin, is my first with rotary valves, and I get along with it better than expected. I have had some less inspiring experiences with other rotary tubas, and I like the Blaikley compers also for their sound and playability in the low range. For playing in the cash-register the American basses also are very good, but I don’t want to do the slide pulling in the low register. And as a collector I snatch where quality meets the right price. Today I am less hungry, so the novelty factor has to be higher and the price to be lower.

And, yes I have learnt about some models previously unknown to me here on TubeNet.

Klaus

imperialbari wrote:However I think you would also have had a happy tuba life with British models, if it weren’t for a slight memory of mine saying, that your preference for rotary instruments also was rooted in some damage to your orthopedic structure.

Klaus, Your memory is correct! I have nothing against British piston model tubas, and would no doubt still have the Besson 981 EEb I used to enjoy playing in my stable, if an injury had not made holding such painful. However I have now come to prefer rotary valves anyway