Thomann Thors

[Salazarsam33]

Hello fellow and wise tubists,

I'm im the market for a nice 5/4 CC tuba. At the university that I play I was on a 186 but is too small, can't get the sound I believe that can support the orchestra.
Being the poor student that I am I only have in the 5000-6000$ range to spend because o have been saving up for a while.

My options were the Wisemann(Mack) or the new wayvrn(wessex)...

But now I have come across a "Thor" copy from Thomann..
https://m.thomann.de/gb/thomann_grand_f ... 1462084093" target="_blank

And I was wondering if anyone had any information regarding this model and thomann as a company.
This looks like the better option because it has what I need at a lower price (still a lot tho).
So I anyone could dish out some information on the Thomann Thor copy I would gladly appreciate it.

P.s. I know that these are all Chinese horns and that many people don't like them but I would prefer this not turn into one of those Chinese vs none Chinese horn posts...

[bububassboner]

I've played the Thor copy here in Germany.

It's pretty good. Normal problems with valve cap threads and it being very dirty on the inside. I haven't played a real Thor in years but I wasn't that impressed with the low end. It was very workable, but nothing super special or easy about it. I don't know where you are in the world but shipping and customs may make this horn pretty spendy once it's all said and done. I say save up, use a blokepiece symphony on that 186 and wait until you have more cash in hand.

[DouglasJB]

I will second Mark's vote for an Eastman, I play in the University Orchestra here and have no trouble supporting the group at all, the Eastman is also very easy to tune, a slight pull of slide 4 for Db and Gb, and pulling 1 for F in the staff. very easy horn to play and sounds much bigger then it looks.

[bisontuba]

If the Chinese have cloned the Thor and done a good job on it, that will be a very hot seller....