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My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:33 am
by TUbajohn20J
If you could own any horn, what would it be? pictures are encouraged becuase I just love looking at pictures of tubas. I actually have 3 dream horns.
This big boy, a brand new satin silver smooth as butter Conn 20K, and a Conn 46K. If only I had the money...
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:31 am
by Wyvern
I actually have 'my dream tuba' on order - A handmade goldbrass rotary valve Neptune!
I will report with pictures later this year when I go over to Germany to play test at the factory
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:45 am
by The Big Ben
One that always played in tune.
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:00 am
by imperialbari
The Big Ben wrote:One that always played in tune.
That rather takes a dream tubist.
K
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:27 pm
by Tuba Guy
Neptune wrote:I actually have 'my dream tuba' on order - A handmade goldbrass rotary valve Neptune!
I will report with pictures later this year when I go over to Germany to play test at the factory
Funny, I think my dream tuba might be on its way in July...
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:38 pm
by Wyvern
Tuba Guy wrote:Funny, I think my dream tuba might be on its way in July...
I think it will!
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:43 pm
by imperialbari
Neptune wrote:Tuba Guy wrote:Funny, I think my dream tuba might be on its way in July...
I think it will!
Has there just been a spezial 2040/5R transaction?
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:48 pm
by Wyvern
imperialbari wrote:Has there just been a spezial 2040/5R transaction?
No Klaus, we are talking about that other beautiful tuba I have just sold - the Cerveny Kaiser
PS I have just withdrawn the 2040/5 from sale - just too unique for me to part!
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:00 pm
by imperialbari
Neptune wrote:imperialbari wrote:Has there just been a spezial 2040/5R transaction?
No Klaus, we are talking about that other beautiful tuba I have just sold - the Cerveny Kaiser
PS I have just withdrawn the 2040/5 from sale - just too unique for me to part!
Of course I (as a collector) better like that attitude even if I am painfully aware of the dough it takes. I only saw the 2040 announcement this afternoon. And fortunately I managed to pilfer the photos.
Klaus
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:30 pm
by Wyvern
imperialbari wrote:And fortunately I managed to pilfer the photos.
I've left them up anyway as 'horn-dorn' for Tubenetters to enjoy
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:31 pm
by TubaNerd88
I actually already have one of my dream tubas, a Meinl Weston Thor. It really does have the "hammer sound" as advertised.
As far as my other dream tuba is concerned, the new Miraphone Petrushka model is definitely it!
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:59 pm
by TUbajohn20J
Neptune wrote:imperialbari wrote:And fortunately I managed to pilfer the photos.
I've left them up anyway as 'horn-dorn' for Tubenetters to enjoy
I haven't kept up with your situation but are you about to have 2 Neptunes?
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:42 am
by TUbajohn20J
Yes, that's the big Rudy...my horn if I had 25 thousand laying around
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:08 am
by Tuba Guy
TUbajohn20J wrote:Yes, that's the big Rudy...my horn if I had 25 thousand laying around
It's 28 in silver. I was looking into that one before I decided on the Cerveny
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:43 am
by Steve Marcus
Adam Peck wrote:George, The very,very large silver plated tuba in the above picture is a Rudolf Meinl 6/4 BBb tuba. 22 inch bell, c .886" bore. It has been discussed in previous threads. Despite it's enormous proportions it is reported to play and respond very well. Being a Rudy fan I too would love to own one of these!
Once one reminds oneself sufficiently to use slow, thick, warm air, that horn speaks beautifully. Gorgeous, round, yet well pronounced sound. This is certainly on my wish list.
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:02 am
by tubatom91
I'm building mine right now, hopefully. Maybe it's just my dream to build a tuba
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:04 am
by TUbajohn20J
tubatom91 wrote:I'm building mine right now, hopefully. Maybe it's just my dream to build a tuba
What exactly are you doing to your 21J?
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:07 am
by tubatom91
turning it into a front action, upright belled, 4 valve, BBb, tuba. It's going to be awesome
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:16 am
by TUbajohn20J
Nice, short action??
Re: My Dream Tuba..and yours
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:38 am
by Wyvern
TUbajohn20J wrote:I haven't kept up with your situation but are you about to have 2 Neptunes?
wow, nice idea! But unless unexpected income comes my way, financial realities will not allow.
I expect my standard Neptune to be available for sale shortly after I trial the handmade version.
Start saving!