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Wessex XL bellfront tuba

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 6:24 pm
by pecktime
Has anyone played this beastie? It's a big BBb rotary tuba with 5 valves and an upright and a removable bell. I'm seriously considering it for my outside/ louder gigs.

I also see there's a Schiller/ jim Laabs version.

Re: Wessex XL bellfront tuba

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:49 am
by TUbajohn20J
I'm not even sure if anyone has bought one of these yet. I know they're custom order from the factory only now since there wasn't a big demand for them. I'd like to try one, though.

Re: Wessex XL bellfront tuba

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 6:18 pm
by Wyvern
There are several out there with good feedback from customers on how they play and tone, but some people find the XL rather heavy. I believe we have one lacquer XL in our Michigan store.