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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. :P
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I get better traction with a tuba in the back of my pickup than with a euphonium. Then again, my oval euph is easier to point into the glockenspieler's ear.

It's all about the right tool for the job at hand.

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This one:


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:roll: haha whatever you guys. i thought it was a good question Mr. Baker! My bad i guess :oops:


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Joe Baker wrote:
This one
Yeah, but it takes a lot to get the tuning "dialed" in... :wink:
passion4tuba wrote:what is the most versatile intrument? I'm often told the tuba or euphonium is...yous guy's thoughts :?:
I'd take a tenor tuba over either one! :wink:
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passion4tuba wrote:what is the most versatile intrument?... :?:

Here are a couple that might qualify:

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http://www.trade-india.com/selloffer/61 ... rmers.html

For gifts, Ilike this one best:
http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/i ... _gifts.asp

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



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passion4tuba wrote:what is the most versatile intrument?...

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JB wrote:And here is where they make 'em (says so in the title):
http://www.dfgx.com/qyjsen.html
Sorry, I just can't see it...
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A piano makes a heckuva paperweight or doorstop and can also be used for ammunition:

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windshieldbug wrote:
JB wrote:And here is where they make 'em (says so in the title):
http://www.dfgx.com/qyjsen.html
Sorry, I just can't see it...
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:



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I think a piano's a versatile instrument. Extended range, can be in the forefront or the background effectively.

You can burn it, beat it, or throw it over a building and it'd all be equally fun too.
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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/
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passion4tuba wrote:what is the most versatile intrument? I'm often told the tuba or euphonium is...yous guy's thoughts :?:
It takes less blows to knock someone unconscious with a tuba. But, a euphonium is easier to hide under an overcoat.
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Robert Moog didn't do so bad...
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windshieldbug wrote:Robert Moog didn't do so bad...
Come on, we all know that Bach invented the analog synthesizer:
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Or was it really Laurens Hammond??
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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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Josh,
in all honesty , my posts arent silly to everyone, . and truly, your patronizing tone isnt appreicated, nor needed.

p.s. And If it's been such a long night, go to sleep.

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GopherTuba08 wrote:first of all, chuck g's new name is absolutely incredible.
I only wish I knew what it meant.... :? :? :?
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