A visit to Wessex Tubas

[Conn 2J CC]

Curiosity has been killing this cat, so yesterday I made the four-hours-one-way trip to Wessex Tubas in Ferrysburg, MI to check out some of the low brass horns they offer. Andy Loree was a good host while I was there, and had a nice selection of horns out to try.

For Tubas, I was most impressed with their big Michigan (4 piston, 1 rotor) and new Luzern (5 rotor) BBbs. I'd love to have a Michigan especially, since I prefer piston horns. I was also very impressed with their Dolce Euphonium. That would be first on my list given my playing needs, and a big step up from my present Euphonium for a great price.

Then there's the Eb Cimbasso I got to try - now I know why so many people on here love them (I'd never played one before). That one is really nice, and left me wanting to try their F model, which unfortunately Andy didn't have on hand yesterday. I'm definitely going to add a Cimbasso to my arsenal - my wife knows it's in our future!

Andy, thanks again for your time yesterday - I really appreciate it. I'm very impressed with the quality of Wessex's horns, and will certainly consider buying instruments from your company. It was great getting to meet you.

[Conn 2J CC]

No, I'd didn't get to try the new XL model. The only other Tubas I tried were a four piston BBb and a BBb shoulder Contra. There was a four piston Eb Sousaphone out also, but I didn't try it. I'm not in the market for one for those.