Hello,
I’m looking for a good starting F tuba at the price range of $2,000-$3,000.
I’ve thought about Miraphone, B&S, MeinlWeston,Yamaha and Alexander but not sure what to get. I’ve only played an Alexander 5 valve F tub before.
Looking for Advice F Tuba
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Looking for Advice F Tuba
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Re: Looking for Advice F Tuba
In that price range, your choices are going to be limited. You will be buying a 'copy' tuba built in Asia, or something a bit, shall we say, less desirable. Most quality tubas, used, are in the $5,000 - $7,000 range. New, more towards the $10,000 range. I am not saying there are NO good instruments in your budget, but you will have fewer choices. Good luck with your search.
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Re: Looking for Advice F Tuba
a lacquered wessex berg sounds like the best choice you have around the instrument is simply great
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Re: Looking for Advice F Tuba
I have a Miraphone 180 5v F that would be right up your ally, though it is at the top of your price range.
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Re: Looking for Advice F Tuba
Do you have pictures of your tuba?Heliconer wrote:I have a Miraphone 180 5v F that would be right up your ally, though it is at the top of your price range.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Pittsburg State University
BMus Tuba Performance University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Miraphone 1291 | Meinl Weston 2250
BMus Tuba Performance University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Miraphone 1291 | Meinl Weston 2250
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Re: Looking for Advice F Tuba
This Cerveny would be a good option for a first F tuba:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=88702" target="_blank
No, he won't ship... but it's at the low end of your budget, so perhaps you could fly out to pick it up and stay under $3,000? I'd imagine that getting anything to Hawaii is going to be a little complicated/expensive.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=88702" target="_blank
No, he won't ship... but it's at the low end of your budget, so perhaps you could fly out to pick it up and stay under $3,000? I'd imagine that getting anything to Hawaii is going to be a little complicated/expensive.
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Re: Looking for Advice F Tuba
I actually messaged him last week. I am considering flying to pick up the horn.bort wrote:This Cerveny would be a good option for a first F tuba:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=88702" target="_blank" target="_blank
No, he won't ship... but it's at the low end of your budget, so perhaps you could fly out to pick it up and stay under $3,000? I'd imagine that getting anything to Hawaii is going to be a little complicated/expensive.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Pittsburg State University
BMus Tuba Performance University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Miraphone 1291 | Meinl Weston 2250
BMus Tuba Performance University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Miraphone 1291 | Meinl Weston 2250