Certain topics come up often on TubeNet. Please check the following links before making a new post about one of these issues to see if the information you seek is already here.
Chinese TubasDiscussions of tubas sold by Big Mouth Brass, John Packer, M & M, Mack Brass, Schiller, Tempest Agility, Wessex, Wiseman, and others.
Buying a Tuba for CollegeDiscussions of buying a tuba for college (“Ask your teacher!”), and some discussion of where to go to college to study tuba.
Lacquer v. Silver v. Raw BrassDiscussions of the relative merits of silver, lacquer, and raw brass finishes.
Piston v. Rotary ValvesDiscussions of the pros and cons of these valve mechanisms.
Mouthpiece BuzzingDiscussions about whether and how buzzing the embouchure away from the instrument is or is not helpful.
BBb or CC?Discussions of the relative merits of these contrabass tubas.
Eb or F?Discussions of the relative merits of these bass tubas.
Tuba Mouthpiece Shank SizesInformation on the various sizes of tuba mouthpiece shanks and receivers.