I made the drive down to see Lee Stofer yesterday. It was well worth the time. From his small shop on his farm he does some amazing things. I dropped off my Martin monster Eb for a playing condition restoration and had a few small dents removed from my Kanstul. I spent a few hours just chatting with Lee and watching him work. I learned a lot from this gentleman. He is truly a gem for the tuba community. Now is the hard part for me. Waiting for my Martin to be completed. With a valve job and a few other things it may be done
by Christmas or more likely next spring. If you have a chance, try to visit Lee it's worth your time.
Visit to Lee Stofer
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opus37
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Visit to Lee Stofer
Brian
1892 Courtiere (J.W. Pepper Import) Helicon Eb
1980's Yamaha 321 euphonium
2007 Miraphone 383 Starlight
2010 Kanstul 66T
2016 Wessex Bubbie Mark 5
2025 Wessex Eb Helicon
1892 Courtiere (J.W. Pepper Import) Helicon Eb
1980's Yamaha 321 euphonium
2007 Miraphone 383 Starlight
2010 Kanstul 66T
2016 Wessex Bubbie Mark 5
2025 Wessex Eb Helicon
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MikeMason
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Re: Visit to Lee Stofer
I made two such pilgrimages to Atlanta.just as you described and more.could use a trip now...but alas,too far...even Joe is really far from gulf shores...
Pensacola Symphony
Troy University-adjunct tuba instructor
Yamaha yfb621 with 16’’ bell,with blokepiece symphony
Eastman 6/4 with blokepiece symphony/profundo
Troy University-adjunct tuba instructor
Yamaha yfb621 with 16’’ bell,with blokepiece symphony
Eastman 6/4 with blokepiece symphony/profundo
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Matt Good
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Re: Visit to Lee Stofer
Lee did magic to my MW 2265 valves back in May. I highly recommend a visit.
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Matt Good
Principal Tuba
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Principal Tuba
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
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GC
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Re: Visit to Lee Stofer
Lee's place is absolutely beautiful. Cornfields all around, not too far from the Mississippi river, and few lights to obscure the stars at night. It's a wonderful area.
JP/Sterling 377 compensating Eb; Warburton "The Grail" T.G.4, RM-9 7.8, Yamaha 66D4; for sale > 1914 Conn Monster Eb (my avatar), ca. 1905 Fillmore Bros 1/4-size Eb, Bach 42B trombone
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Roger Lewis
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Re: Visit to Lee Stofer
Lee is a truly wonderful person. Totally prfoessional but also knowledgable and fun to hang out with. A true gentleman.
Props to a great friend.
Roger
Props to a great friend.
Roger
"The music business is a cruel and shallow trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." Hunter S Thompson
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alfredr
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Re: Visit to Lee Stofer
Sounds like I should try to look him up sometime when I go home to visit, even if I don't have any tubas needing any work. I grew up in Fulton, Illinois, across the river. As the crow flies, it's a hop, skip. jump and a good paddle across the river.