http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eb-Tuba-Hirsbru ... OSw4CFYv9Z~" target="_blank
This looks like an interesting horn for a euphonium player like me (with the fourth valve in the correct spot).
Anybody have any experience with these Hirsbrunner Ebs?
Hirsbrunner Eb?
- cambrook
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Re: Hirsbrunner Eb?
Not personally, but I've talked to an owner in Melbourne (Aus) who is a euphonium player and he loves it for the reasons you mention.
Apparently they have a beautiful singing sound in the normal and high range, but not a powerhouse low register. A lovely horn if that's what you're looking for!
Apparently they have a beautiful singing sound in the normal and high range, but not a powerhouse low register. A lovely horn if that's what you're looking for!
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Re: Hirsbrunner Eb?
This question is probably sacrilege for many (bracing for the flames)... how difficult would it be reconfigure the valves 4 in a row?
And if I survive that question... what about a 4 + 1 config? (flat whole step +1 in left or right hand).
I imagine the answer to my question is "less than buying a Wessex Danube" (which I'm eyeing). But I am deeply curious.
And if I survive that question... what about a 4 + 1 config? (flat whole step +1 in left or right hand).
I imagine the answer to my question is "less than buying a Wessex Danube" (which I'm eyeing). But I am deeply curious.
Eastman 853 Eb ("Edith")
1963 King 1250 Sousaphone ("Jackie O")
Aguilar Amplification
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1963 King 1250 Sousaphone ("Jackie O")
Aguilar Amplification
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Founder, L Train Brass Band
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Re: Hirsbrunner Eb?
Being a euphonium player that might play to my strengths!cambrook wrote:Not personally, but I've talked to an owner in Melbourne (Aus) who is a euphonium player and he loves it for the reasons you mention.
Apparently they have a beautiful singing sound in the normal and high range, but not a powerhouse low register. A lovely horn if that's what you're looking for!
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Re: Hirsbrunner Eb?
Having seen a six valve Alex be rearranged from 3+3 to 2+4, I know it's do-able, but the $$ in the end might be interesting....
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Alex 163 CC
YEB 321S
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Re: Hirsbrunner Eb?
And it's sold!