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Any sightings or news?? Highly curious...

I'm trying one next week. They are available but in short supply, so might take a while for a retailer to get one.

Awesome. Post a review!!!

That's the compensating front action Eb? I tried it at MWRTEC. (Disclaimer: I am euphonium player with BBb tuba experience looking for a first Eb) I though it was a very nice horn. I compared it to the Wessex Gnagey Eb, and various 3+1 compensating offerings. It was a much more free-blowing horn compared to any 3+1 compensator in the low register, but the Gnagey still had the best low register. In general, I thought it had fine pitch, although some friends who tried thought it wasn't as perfect. Ultimately, I felt more comfortable playing, and was more happy with the sound of the Wessex Gnagey. That being said, the difference was pretty small.

The 853 is one of the instruments featured in this clever video performed by Scott Sutherland, an excellent southern California tubist obviously influenced by movieland.

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I have one on order with Dillon's. It's due to arrive mid to late May. Getting one in raw brass. I'll report in when I have received and have a chance to get acclimated to it.

Sorry to dig up an old thread but several people have recommended this model to me. I have a Miraphone comp e flat that I really enjoy but I’ve toyed with the idea of getting a front action horn. Would anyone who has a 853 be willing to comment on their opinions on it now that has been out a while? If there are any recordings of one in a pro level quintet that y’all would recommend I’d appreciate it. Lastly, if anyone near Columbus/ Fort Benning GA has one that they wouldn’t mind me checking out I’ll buy you a couple beers.
Thanks. -Jay Parke

Jay-

I helped do the design work on it, and have one of the first three that were built. We did one in 15”, 16”, and 17” bells and I took the 15”. If you want to come down to Auburn, your more than welcome to play it.

For a better view of the horn (actually about the only full view I've been able to find) try https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB0maEIbAtk starting about 1:48. I want one and will probably buy one when they become more easily available.

Hi Jay--

I helped with the 16" bell version. If you're near Greenville, NC, you're more than welcome to come play mine.