Most Versatile Instrument?
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Most Versatile Instrument?
what is the most versatile intrument? I'm often told the tuba or euphonium is...yous guy's thoughts 
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While the tuba can look too big on a desk as a paperweight, the euphonium fits into smaller spaces, and therefore can hold open more doors, so I'd say that's the MOST versitile of the two. 
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Yeah, but it takes a lot to get the tuning "dialed" in...Joe Baker wrote:
This one
I'd take a tenor tuba over either one!passion4tuba wrote:what is the most versatile intrument? I'm often told the tuba or euphonium is...yous guy's thoughts
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Re: Most Versatile Instrument?
passion4tuba wrote:what is the most versatile intrument?...
Here are a couple that might qualify:
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For gifts, Ilike this one best:
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This one is more "hi-tech" (sorta...)
http://www.orbitintl.com/orbit.html
So is this one...
http://www.orbitintl.com/orbit.html
And here is where they make 'em (says so in the title):
http://www.dfgx.com/qyjsen.html
(Okay, I know its Friday; enough fun for now, so back to work...)
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Re: Most Versatile Instrument?
passion4tuba wrote:what is the most versatile intrument?...
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Re: Most Versatile Instrument?
Sorry, I just can't see it...JB wrote:And here is where they make 'em (says so in the title):
http://www.dfgx.com/qyjsen.html
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Re: Most Versatile Instrument?
windshieldbug wrote:Sorry, I just can't see it...JB wrote:And here is where they make 'em (says so in the title):
http://www.dfgx.com/qyjsen.html
[Maybe an intrument would help...]
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Kidding aside, the MOST versatile instrument has to be the Mighty Wurlitzer. There used to be one of these at a pizza joint in Dallas, and it was an amazing thing.

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That's mighty purty, Joe, but you've obviously never heard of Thaddeus Cahill:
http://www.obsolete.com/120_years/machi ... harmonium/
http://www.obsolete.com/120_years/machi ... harmonium/
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Re: Most Versatile Instrument?
It takes less blows to knock someone unconscious with a tuba. But, a euphonium is easier to hide under an overcoat.passion4tuba wrote:what is the most versatile intrument? I'm often told the tuba or euphonium is...yous guy's thoughts
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Most versatile TUBA? I'd vote for a Willson 3400 5V (4+1) Eb. Close 2nd place (imo) would be the Besson 981 Eb.
Most versatile INSTRUMENT? (overall) I'd pick a modern era synthesizer -- with the "wind controller" attached. Able to "be" ANY instrument with the added benefit of pitch bending via a manual or via breath control.
Most versatile WIND INSTRUMENT? Hmmm ... Euphonium or alto sax would get my vote.
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Most versatile INSTRUMENT? (overall) I'd pick a modern era synthesizer -- with the "wind controller" attached. Able to "be" ANY instrument with the added benefit of pitch bending via a manual or via breath control.
Most versatile WIND INSTRUMENT? Hmmm ... Euphonium or alto sax would get my vote.
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