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tuba shank sizes

Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 6:59 pm
by daktx2
what are the different sizes commonly used in modern horns? i have heard American shank, Large shank, and European shank. what are the distinctions between the three? and which one does my PT-6 use? thanks.

Re: tuba shank sizes

Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 9:55 pm
by Dean E
daktx2 wrote:what are the different sizes commonly used in modern horns? i have heard American shank, Large shank, and European shank. what are the distinctions between the three? and which one does my PT-6 use? thanks.
Good question. I am researching and compiling dimensions and specifications, but I have not seen definitive "standards" for tuba mouthpiece shanks.

I made a chart (under construction) of seven shank dimensions:
http://members.cox.net/develand/brass/MP_shanks.PDF

I also would like to know what the dimensions are for American, European, and Large Shank.

Posted: Tue May 03, 2005 8:18 pm
by daktx2
bump please
i really want to know what my pt6 is considered.