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Re: new word coined
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 7:51 pm
by imperialbari
And even after getting your nextuba you always need the installation of the universal solution to any tuba related problem, the VLTADS,
Klaus
PS: You don’t get VLTADS? Please check your acronym acrobatics! It is just so obvious: Very Long Trigger Assembly Doubly Sprung!
Re: new word coined
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 8:55 pm
by Michael Bush
I can't seem to make it work out as an acronym for "ask your teacher," Klaus.
Re: new word coined
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 9:02 pm
by k001k47
What about ol'tuba?
Re: new word coined
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 9:44 pm
by JHardisk
bloke wrote:After BAT, dentbag, TFJ, et al, here is the latest addition:
nextuba - noun - ˈneks-tü-bə - 1. a tendency of tuba players with funding resources to scamper to the newest, latest model of tuba, which typically will realize a .0005% improvement in one category and - on average - a 4.2% decline in other characteristics
Interesting way to stir the pot. See here:
http://www.craigknoxtuba.com/a-few-thou ... ipment.php 
Re: new word coined
Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 10:29 am
by Brown Mule
bloke wrote:After BAT, dentbag, TFJ, et al, here is the latest addition:
nextuba - noun - ˈneks-tü-bə - 1. a tendency of tuba players with funding resources to scamper to the newest, latest model of tuba, which typically will realize a .0005% improvement in one category and - on average - a 4.2% decline in other characteristics
Does "Websters" have any substantial def for BLOKERESTORATIONS??? :
Re: new word coined
Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 11:36 am
by tclements
Sorry, I stole your line and posted on my FB page.
Re: new word coined
Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 1:04 pm
by Wyvern
Interesting article by Craig.
In the UK the tendency seems to more be for the majority of players to stick with the ubiquitous 3+1 compensated Eb (with 24AW, or Dennis Wick mouthpiece) and
not experiment with equipment. I often wonder when listening to concerts if the tuba player could sound better with other equipment? Don't get me wrong, the compensated Eb is a really excellent versatile instrument, but I don't think it necessarily the best for everything, or everybody.
For myself, I have receive far more compliments (from conductors, other musicians and audience) since I have been playing my Neptune CC and PT-15 F than I ever used to on my one time Besson 981 Eb. I feel I have now found the equipment to match myself.
One can seem to be chasing new equipment in a 'nextuba' manner while trying to find the right match, but much like dating the other sex, hopefully you will eventually find your 'perfect' match - and then that is the time to settle and be satisfied
Re: new word coined
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:15 am
by toobagrowl
Brown Mule wrote:
Does "Websters" have any substantial def for BLOKERESTORATIONS??? :
BLOKESTORATIONS works just as well. Or if you had some custom work done on your tuba by bloke, you could say: "I had my tuba 'Blokesterized'".
Re: new word coined
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 1:34 pm
by Tubajug
bloke wrote:After BAT, dentbag, TFJ,
I know about BAT and dentbag, I've seen TFJ, but what does that one stand for? My acronym decifering skills aren't the greatest.
Re: new word coined
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 4:11 pm
by Tubajug
bloke wrote:Tubajug wrote:bloke wrote:After BAT, dentbag, TFJ,
I know about BAT and dentbag, I've seen TFJ, but what does that one stand for? My acronym decifering skills aren't the greatest.
TNFJ = TubeNet freak jury
Ah, thanks. The best I came up with was Tube Net Forum Junkie
Re: new word coined
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 7:35 am
by P@rick
bloke wrote:nextuba...on average - a 4.2% decline in other characteristics
Lastuba: A tuba with 0% of characteristics which has
one or more nextuba's as predecessors.
Firstuba: A tuba which has
no nextuba's as predecessors.
Re: new word coined
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 11:24 am
by windshieldbug
Doubtpiece - noun - ˈdout-pees - 1. The mouthpiece, usually made of unobtainium, that once found will enable to have the tub[a]ist have complete control of range, clarity, dynamics and articulation. Or any one that seems better than the one that you're currently using.
Re: new word coined
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 11:52 am
by windshieldbug
Wow! I hadn't thought about that in years, but I loved that show!
"Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit outta my hat!"
