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micolatte
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Big Mouth Brass

Post by micolatte »

Hey guys and gals, I was just looking for some opinions/feedback...

What is the take on BMB tubas these days? Good build quality? Valve construction quality? Intonation? I know the sound is huge but now that they have been on the market for some time was hoping for an in depth from people who have played them for a longer period of time.

Thanks! :tuba:
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Post by thevillagetuba »

Here's a review from a member that has had one for a year:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=75439&hilit=bmb" target="_blank

Here's two threads from a couple of months ago discussing them:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=75718&p=606672&hilit=bmb#p606672" target="_blank
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=76336&p=610548&hilit=bmb#p610548" target="_blank
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Post by J.c. Sherman »

Love 'em. They are unique to the "import" market in design and execution. The "3/4" is more a 7/8 and is the perfect trunk horn or quintet horn. The 4v 6/4 may be the best value on the market for a BAT.

Biased opinion. ;)

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