Stofer "Air Corps" Geib
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:22 pm
I received my personalized Stofer "Air Corps" Geib about eight weeks ago and wanted to post some photos along with my take on it. I have preferred Geib versions because they give me more control over my sound. I overblow on funnel type mpc's and that bit of turbulence/resistance I get when playing a Geib reduces my tendency to blast, irrespective of valve type. Jeopardymaster and Jim Perry know that from our time at UK.
My restored 1938 York 716 5/4 BBb and 1925 Conn (.734 bore) each have more core without using more air. Many times I am the lone tuba in my Sons of Jubal Brass (9-12 trumpets, 3-6 horns, 9-14 trombones, and 2-4 euphs) and there has been no complaint about lack of depth/color/presence from either of my beasts. The original Stofer-Geib was my "go to" mpc and this version is fantastic. I do use a Rudy 10 when walls and floors need to be shaken or when playing our arrangement of the Doxology. Both horns are used in all my groups.
Lee did the laser work on my SOJ one.
Unplated version
Finished version
Stock version
My restored 1938 York 716 5/4 BBb and 1925 Conn (.734 bore) each have more core without using more air. Many times I am the lone tuba in my Sons of Jubal Brass (9-12 trumpets, 3-6 horns, 9-14 trombones, and 2-4 euphs) and there has been no complaint about lack of depth/color/presence from either of my beasts. The original Stofer-Geib was my "go to" mpc and this version is fantastic. I do use a Rudy 10 when walls and floors need to be shaken or when playing our arrangement of the Doxology. Both horns are used in all my groups.
Lee did the laser work on my SOJ one.
Unplated version
Finished version
Stock version