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Can you write here all models of 6/4 tubas which you know.How I wrote every models in all price range.And do you played on BMB tubas what do you think about them and are the materials are good in this instrument?

There are a lot of 6/4 horns out there. This isn't a good request for the forum as most aren't going to want to take the time to write. You might try searching the threads. You'll find a lot on those horns. I'll put a couple below but the list could get fairly large depending upon what you consider a 6/4 horn.

Miraphone - Siegfried, the new Hagen comes in 4/4, 5/4 and 6/4 I believe
Meinl-Weston - Fafner, Fasolt, etc.
Kanstul - Grand Orchestral
Conn - Many consider the 2XJ series to be 6/4
Cerveny - 693 and others
BMB - Never played one but have heard positive things about them.
Rudolph Meinl - and others................Best wishes in your search.

Some not mentioned previously
Meinl Weston-6450 Baer, 2165
VMI Neptune
Nirschl 6/4
Yamaha Yamayork
Hirshbrunner "Yorkbrunner"

I have two JW York and Sons model 91 Tubas (one is restored and slightly altered, one is in its original state - both very playable)

I also have a Conn 24/25J (upright and bell-front). The 2xJ's are most definitely 6/4 tubas (assuming the 6/4 designation refers to tubas of the largest variety). The 2xJ's are every bit as large - if not larger- as the York model 91.

Holton 345
Gronitz PCK

There are also old Martin 6/4 tubas, but I forget what the model names were.

Mine.

(Although it looks a little different now.)

You should post a video or two of that thing, Marty. Looks cool, would love to hear it!

bort wrote:You should post a video or two of that thing, Marty. Looks cool, would love to hear it!

I agree! I didn't realize it was that huge! I'd only ever seen the pictures you posted of it by itself, never with any sort of size reference. That's a beast!

Davidus1 wrote:There are a lot of 6/4 horns out there. This isn't a good request for the forum as most aren't going to want to take the time to write. You might try searching the threads. You'll find a lot on those horns. I'll put a couple below but the list could get fairly large depending upon what you consider a 6/4 horn.

Miraphone - Siegfried, the new Hagen comes in 4/4, 5/4 and 6/4 I believe
Meinl-Weston - Fafner, Fasolt, etc.
Kanstul - Grand Orchestral
Conn - Many consider the 2XJ series to be 6/4
Cerveny - 693 and others
BMB - Never played one but have heard positive things about them.
Rudolph Meinl - and others................Best wishes in your search.

The Kanstul horn is NOT a 6/4 sized tuba. It is only a 5/4 tuba. I've played them and sat next to somebody playing one. My Holton 345 dwarfs it when placed side by side. I doubt that the Cerveny 693 is a full 6/4 size either.

MartyNeilan wrote:Mine.

(Although it looks a little different now.)

Let's see an updated photo!