Big Mouth Brass Eb

[bobn]

I've read less discussion about the BMB Eb than the other BMB models.

How does the BMB Eb compare with the BMB F from a playability/intonation/overall standpoint? The F's have had a lot of favorable comments- is the Eb as good?

How does the BMB Eb compare to other large Eb's on the market (983, 2141, 982, Kanstul, etc...)?

How might it compare to my current YEB321 (with dependent fifth valve)?

Thanks!

[bisontuba]

Hi-
The BMB Eb is a great pkaying tuba. If I was an Eb player, I'd own one.
Check them out.
Mark

[bort]

There is a considerable amount of 'stuff' on the BMB topic, many of the posts are reviews with comparisons or likes/dislikes - do a search!

True, but these have been out for a little while now, and that means more people own them and have had longer to evaluate what they really think about it. A play test is only enough to know if you want to take it home. You need real playing and real experiences with it to know if you want to keep it long-term.

[TheHatTuba]

imo, you should hold onto that YEB381.

[bobn]

There is a considerable amount of 'stuff' on the BMB topic, many of the posts are reviews with comparisons or likes/dislikes - do a search!

Yes, but as I stated, there is relatively little written specifically about the Eb.

Do you have any "stuff" to contribute about the BMB Eb?

Bob

[bobn]

There is a considerable amount of 'stuff' on the BMB topic, many of the posts are reviews with comparisons or likes/dislikes - do a search!

Yes, but as I stated, there is relatively little written specifically about the Eb.

Do you have any "stuff" to contribute about the BMB Eb?

Bob

Since you've read the previous threads, or at least that's how it reads, on the BMB instruments, you should know which people to contact regarding how these play or at the very least have posted an 'bump' to one of the threads. A couple posters, as you already read it all, even compared it to other instruments and remarked on the playing of the BMB.

Besides, as each instrument is different, we can't comment on your PERSONAL Yamaha, unless we each have played it against the BMB Eb.

I think my questions were quite clear. It seems you do not have answers.

Thanks for the other replies. Please keep 'em coming.

Bob

[Levaix]

imo, you should hold onto that YEB381.

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I never cared for the YEB 321...

[Eflatdoubler]

I have tried a bunch of e flats, and I liked the Yamaha 321 (better than the 632 as the sound was more pliable but both were good).
I really liked the Big Mouth brass/Gemeinhardt (and yes, I am selling one). It has a big sound, and is very easy to play. The only e flat tuba I liked more is the B&S pt-22p that I currently also have. The BMB has a more comfortable piston block, as the valves are closer together and the valve stroke is shorter than my B&S. It is very easy to reach through the tuba to adjust the slides when necessary.
The notes (on both the one I have and the one I tried at TMEA) center well and project easily. I found the 1st and 3rd tubing a little long, so I cut them on my horn, but this is a very easy tuba to play.
I like using a PT-65 mouthpiece with this horn, and a Wick 3L also works well for me.
The fifth valve is dependent and uses rubber bands but that doesn't bother me. I keep a few extra rubber bands in the case "just in case" but haven't had a need for them. The nice thing about the rubber bands is it is very easy to adjust the tension. I think they are great quality horns, and definitely worth trying the next time you are at a convention!