tuba exchange

bearphonium · Post by **bearphonium** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:31 pm

I'd be interested in this info also, although I'm even further from No'Carolina than youf.

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:47 pm

I'm a tuba player, so my comments may not mean much. I tried the euph he offered at $895, and thought it was a pretty decent horn. If I had the money to invest in such a horn, I would consider buying it. I don't remember why I didn't try the model you are asking about, but if dollar for dollar it is as good as the cheaper model, it should be worth the money.

Rick F · Post by **Rick F** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 5:32 pm

I haven't personally tried this horn, but it's been discussed on Dave Werden's Tuba/Euph forum.

See this link for the recent discussion:

http://www.dwerden.com/talk/forum/messa ... erthread=y

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:29 pm

I'm afraid I don't know what the shank size was. When I try horns out at a convention or the like, I carry a couple of tuba mouthpieces. I don't usually carry a euphonium mouthpiece, so I had to borrow one at the booth. I must admit I wasn't being particularly thorough in my review of the horn. Whatever the case, it seemed to be a pretty good deal to me. Of course, if I were considering purchasing one, I would check it out a bit more.

leehipp · Post by **leehipp** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:20 pm

Yes, the non-comp was a large shank receiver.
No, it's not a Dalyan. I did not inquire as to who is actually making the horn.

Ace · Post by **Ace** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:01 pm

If I were searching for a euphonium, I'd want to try one of these in the mix. The price is about $1,000 I think.

http://www.dalyantubas.com/html/kaiser_euphonium.html