Read how things are during Wessex Tubas quarterly visits to our factory in China;
http://www.wessex-tubas.com/a-typical-w ... ry-part-1/
A typical week at the Wessex factory!
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Re: A typical week at the Wessex factory!
Thanks for sharing, Jonathan!
I always appreciate it when the human connection can be made.
More, please. : )
I always appreciate it when the human connection can be made.
More, please. : )
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Re: A typical week at the Wessex factory!
Part 2 of my blog is now on website at http://www.wessex-tubas.com/a-typical-w ... ry-part-2/
The tuba on left in photo is prototype for new 4/4 BBb tuba. It is beside the TB692 Grand
The tuba on left in photo is prototype for new 4/4 BBb tuba. It is beside the TB692 Grand
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Re: A typical week at the Wessex factory!
Obviously found a good working design there....grand, wyvern and this new BBb.
Interesting ☺
Hope it is as nice as looks indicates
Looks big (?). Not that much smaller than grand?
Interesting ☺
Hope it is as nice as looks indicates
Looks big (?). Not that much smaller than grand?
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Re: A typical week at the Wessex factory!
The new 4/4 BBb uses the same bell and bows as the compensated Excelsior, so that gives you an idea of the size. It is a large 4/4 or small 5/4 depending on your criteria.
The prototype is on its way to USA for professional evaluation before we decide to go into production
The prototype is on its way to USA for professional evaluation before we decide to go into production