Me & My Tuba, Add You & Yours

[Wyvern]

I guess it's better to invest it in tubas than putting it on a fuzzy bank-account isn't it?

That is what I tell myself! Maybe not a good short-term investment, but over the long-term, I think so - better than most consumables.

But the main thing is the use and pleasure from the tuba in the mean time.

Jonathan "who gets a thrill each time he plays his new PT-15"

[Ace]

I enjoy the enthusiasm in all your posts, Jonathan. Keep them coming. And, congratulations on your latest acquisition!

Ace

[TubaNerd88]

Here's me and my new tuba, the infamous Meinl Weston 5450 THOR. I bought the horn from MusiciansFriend last week, and it arrived at my house on Tuesday. I've been playing on this horn for 4 days straight, and I'm already worn out. lol Enjoy!

[tubashaman2]

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[TubaNerd88]

Wow you have tubenet on your computer screen---addict!

Haha, what can I say? Me and Tuba are like this! *crosses fingers*

[TUBAD83]

Wow you have tubenet on your computer screen---addict!

Haha, what can I say? Me and Tuba are like this! *crosses fingers*

My man, for what you paid for that horn, it should give you LAP DANCE on cue!

JJ

[TubaNerd88]

Wow you have tubenet on your computer screen---addict!

Haha, what can I say? Me and Tuba are like this! *crosses fingers*

My man, for what you paid for that horn, it should give you LAP DANCE on cue!

JJ

Well, in all theory it does. Haha

I've been mainly working on the new fingerings. This is the first time I've had my own horn, so adjusting to CC fingerings will take some time, but it shouldn't be too much trouble.

All I'm missing in that picture is a good beer. lol

[TubaRay]

All I'm missing in that picture is a good beer. lol

Probably not all you were missing. You are off to a good start, though.

[tubatooter1940]

TubaNerd88,
Congratulations on your killer horn. Let's see you light 'em up with it.
Having been a tuberist and beer drinker since 1958, I am proud to announce that I never seen any evidence that beer in moderation is bad for tubas or tuberists.

[TUBAD83]

Now of course you know you can only have GERMAN beer or your Thor WILL turn on you-- be careful about that

[tubatom91]

here's a nice comparison shot of a 188, and a B&S PT-606P (both CC)

[Arkietuba]

Me and my Sam Gnagey horn that I absolutely love!

I think we're playing "Armenian Dances" in this pic since there were like 100,000 A's in it...lol

[Steve Marcus]

Me and my Sam Gnagey horn that I absolutely love!

It's a fine looking horn.

I think we're playing "Armenian Dances" in this pic since there were like 100,000 A's in it...lol

Yup, you've got 1-2 fingering in the photo!

[Arkietuba]

Me and my Sam Gnagey horn that I absolutely love!

It's a fine looking horn.

I think we're playing "Armenian Dances" in this pic since there were like 100,000 A's in it...lol

Yup, you've got 1-2 fingering in the photo!

Thanks! It's a beast of a horn! Oh, and that's why I thought it was Armenian Dances...I remembered playing A's on every downbeat for ever, it seems...lol

[jeopardymaster]

Here are Tim Olt and me with our Gnageys - an all-Gnagey section with the Frank Simon Band.

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[windshieldbug]

Here are Tim Olt and me with our Gnageys - an all-Gnagey section with the Frank Simon Band.

[Wyvern]

Does the Gnagey on the left have a larger bell, or is that an optical illusion?

[Bill Troiano]

The bells could be different as Sam basically uses the same King bodies, but with various bells. Mine has a 19 in. York bell on it.

[jeopardymaster]

Does the Gnagey on the left have a larger bell, or is that an optical illusion?

Optical illusion. Aside from some extra bends in valve tubing, our horns are nearly identical - the bugles are York, the piston valve sections are King. Tim's is a slightly earlier vintage, and he had his fifth valve stroke modified a wee bit and has some pull rings that I lack (but don't miss). I also have an Amato water key positioned on the main tuning slide whereas his is a conventional water key.

[pierso20]

Here's a photo that was taken for a newspaper prior to a concert. (not my tuba anymore...sold... but it will be replaced someday.....)

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