Gronitz F/Bb Double Tuba
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:33 am
Just to share my newest acquisition with you ...
Have just bought a used Gronitz F/Bb double tuba. It's in good condition and all the valves and slides are working fine. It seems to be made of gold brass, has only a few little dents and lacquer is ok.
It has 4 “normal” step valves, one “long” halftone after the 4th valve to reach the B, operated on the back, and then two valves operated together with the left hand do go down a quint to the low Bb.
Seems to be a fine horn but I have no experience in playing F tubas. Will either learn it or sell the horn later on?
Here a few pics:
Have just bought a used Gronitz F/Bb double tuba. It's in good condition and all the valves and slides are working fine. It seems to be made of gold brass, has only a few little dents and lacquer is ok.
It has 4 “normal” step valves, one “long” halftone after the 4th valve to reach the B, operated on the back, and then two valves operated together with the left hand do go down a quint to the low Bb.
Seems to be a fine horn but I have no experience in playing F tubas. Will either learn it or sell the horn later on?
Here a few pics: