Schiller Eb review, anyone?

[eeferlife]

In lurking and searching through the archives of this splendid list, I came across an excellent, thorough review/evaluation of the Schiller 'American Heritage' BBb, with remarks about quality, playing characteristics, and so forth.

Especially in light of the recent, lively thread on Eb as 'do-it-all horn', would anyone who owns one of the Schiller (et al.) compensating Eb tubas and plays it regularly care to work up a similar review for it, to the benefit of those contemplating a purchase? (Or of those grinning inwardly in satisfaction at their coup, or of those grimacing inwardly in horror at the thought thereof?)

Thanks,

Brian
1919 Buescher Eb helicon
1903 Distin large-profile Eb (out of action)
[Divers and Sondrie other scarcely-playable Reliques]
'Old Harding' Serpent

[bisontuba]

Hi-
Schiller/M&M/Wessex/Mack/Tuba Exchange/JinBao (a 'clone' of a Besson 981) Eb comp. 3+1 tuba review from Jonathan, a.k.a. Neptune:


I have reviewed the JinBao compensated EEb on my website at;

http://www.wessex-tubas.co.uk/products/eeb-fletcher" target="_blank

Regards-
mark

PS IMHO, excellent tubas!!

[eeferlife]

Thank you for the useful review/recommendation!

Attitudes seem to be very polarised about the Chinese instruments in general: it appears people either love 'em or hate 'em, with few if any being indifferent.

Has anyone played one of these alongside a 981/2/3 for comparison of characteristics?

Thank you,

Brian