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Hey guys I'm new around here but I wanna get some other tuba players opinions about how to find the right tuba to buy. Here all year I've been saving my money towards a collegiate tuba. I want to make the transition from BBb to CC but since I've never played one, I have no idea what it should feel like and what I should take note of when I test it out. I also would love some suggested tubas. I was thinking of the Wessex Wyvern or the Eastman EBC 632s tuba as they seem pretty reliable for their price! Any and all help is useful considering I'm still somewhat new to tuba!

Thank you sir! I've been planning in visiting some nearby places for a bit, the only problem is by nearby I mean 3 hours haha. I will definitely check out that other post and see what all is there. Thank you for helping!

EMGaspar wrote:.... I want to make the transition from BBb to CC but since I've never played one, I have no idea what it should feel like and what I should take note of when I test it out. ...

The difference in length is only about 10%, so the instrument style and construction make a much bigger difference in how it feels. If you're going to be a tuba performance major, definitely talk to your future professor. If you're not, there shouldn't be any real urgency to add C tuba to your skill set, unless you have some specific goals that require it.