I am seeking an EEb tuba to serve as my bass tuba. Cost is a consideration so models I am interested in include:
Wessex Danube
Wessex Gnagey
Wessex Bambino
St Petersburg 206
Miraphone 183
EEb tubas
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Re: EEb tubas
Hit up Matt Walters at Dillon and ask him if he has any more Eastman 851/852/853 coming in. His street prices are comparable to most of the horns you listed, but the Eastman is far superior to many of them. He might also still have a used N-Star.
I’d avoid the Danube. Intonation is supposed to be very squirrelly and the rotors have gotten quite a few complaints around here too. Other 2 are supposed to be nice players.
I don’t know the St. Pete, but you’ll sacrifice resale value. Repair parts may also be an issue depending on where you’re located.
I’d avoid the Danube. Intonation is supposed to be very squirrelly and the rotors have gotten quite a few complaints around here too. Other 2 are supposed to be nice players.
I don’t know the St. Pete, but you’ll sacrifice resale value. Repair parts may also be an issue depending on where you’re located.
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1963 King 1250 Sousaphone ("Jackie O")
Aguilar Amplification
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Re: EEb tubas
Sent you a message, Eupho.
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Re: EEb tubas
I had a Danube, it was a great learning tuba, but a bit to squirrelly in mechanics and sound. If you can find a used Nordic Star, or a MW 2141, of the MW rotary, or a Wilson 3400, you get more 5V sound and better intonation for the money.
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Meinl-Weston 2141 Eb 5v FA tuba
Hirsbrunner Bb 3v TA compensated euph
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Re: EEb tubas
Thanks, I am very familiar with the various models and certainly would buy a Norwegian Star if I could afford one.
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