What is the Tuba Of Your Dream ???

Calinours89 · Post by **Calinours89** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:19 pm

So What is the tuba of your dream?????

CC, BB, F ,Eb ????
How many valve on it 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ???
A 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, tuba

Dont foget no limit cash !!!!!!!

MartyNeilan · Post by **MartyNeilan** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:17 pm

Big sound, but crystal clear.
Plays ppppppp to fffffff without losing any tonal quality on either end.
Every note from double pedal CC to C above middle C within 5 cents of equal temperament.
Comfortable to hold and play for hours on end.
Fast, quiet valves that never stick under normal maintenance.
Mouthpiece receiver that actually fits a known production shank size without issue.
Has a finish that will not wear off for decades.
plus
Ergonomic bag that offers outstanding protection at a modest weight.

Notice, that I did NOT say piston/rotor, silver/gold/lacquer, american/euro shank, etc.
(I didn't even specify a key.)

IMHO, the handmade Baer probably comes closer to meeting much of this criteria than any other horn out there at the present.

FWIW, most of this criteria could be met under the tutelage of a good teacher and several hours practice daily on any decent horn, coupled with occasional visits to a repairman skilled in low brass.

The Jackson · Post by **The Jackson** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:28 pm

One made of solid limestone and a neural interface so I can control it with my mind.

It must also come with a monkey.

WoodSheddin · Post by **WoodSheddin** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:02 pm

Handmade 5/4 CC 5 valve Sousaphone made entirely of titanium that played as well as my sit down horn and weighed less than my Fiberglass Sousaphone.

It would also have a discreet, detachable, insulated bladder assembly which could store hot coffee or cold Gatorade. The drink would flow through a hose similar to a Camelback and terminate unnoticeably at the same location as the mouthpiece for clandestine drinking during jobs.

Also standard would be a heads up display, unnoticeable to forward observers, which projected cable TV during long speeches. This display could, in emergencies, bring up any "memorized" march out of the library. The TV sound would be heard via a minuscule bluetooth earbud which hides in one ear and also functions as a 20db cut hearing protection to block out canon and rifle fire.

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:45 am

For what I play, I own them already.

The Big Ben · Post by **The Big Ben** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:46 pm

Small size yet big sound. Since I play trumpet, perhaps CC although I'm getting the hang of BBb. Maybe a Piggy? Then spend the rest on lessons and maybe do the mouthpiece dance until I get it right (settle on the one the horn came with).

Or try a Norwegian Star and see what it's like. From what I've read and heard, I should try one out before spending someone's money on a horn.

Pure Sound · Post by **Pure Sound** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:57 pm

The 2265s I played at TMEA last year...

Dylan King · Post by **Dylan King** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:58 pm

OldsRecording · Post by **OldsRecording** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:06 pm

My dream tuba would be, well, anything, as long it was a decent price, and at least 4 valves. However, I do have a soft spot for a late '70's- early '80's Miraphone 188.

Rick Denney · Post by **Rick Denney** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:20 pm

WoodSheddin wrote:...It would also have a discreet, detachable, insulated bladder assembly which could store hot coffee or cold Gatorade....

Coffee? Gatorade? What would your mates think?

Rick "who really likes the invisible heads-up display idea" Denney

ai698 · Post by **ai698** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:22 pm

One tuba to rule them all

Tom Waid · Post by **Tom Waid** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:22 pm

Any tuba with a reliable clam filter.

circusboy · Post by **circusboy** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:37 pm

1. Weight of a clarinet.
2. Intonation of a piano.
3. Collapsible like a top hat.
4. That neural net thing.

. . . but I'd take this in a pinch:

tubatom91 · Post by **tubatom91** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:34 pm

a Baer handmade tuba, just so I could sell it and buy 2-3 horns that I ACTUALLY want/need like a mirafone 186-5UCC. I played one and really didn't like it that much (of course i'd take it over the school's yamaha any day!)

Tabor · Post by **Tabor** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:26 pm

A very nice BBb tuba. Perhaps a 1291, 191 or maybe a Fafner.

**edit** Doesn't matter what it is, it just has to play like nobody's business. Hopefully built lovingly by skilled hands.

For the market price on clams:

http://store.wspisp.net/fishermansfleet ... +SHELLFISH" target="_blank

KevinMadden · Post by **KevinMadden** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:28 pm

mine

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:20 am

the elephant wrote:A horn with a commanding lower register and a free, clear, and in-tune upper range, that can play Prokofiev 5 like a really great BAT but that can play very technical duets with real clarity and balance with an oboe. It must have a very, very in-tune scale from top to bottom and must be easy to hold. It must weigh under 30 pounds. It must not be made by B&S/PT. It must sound like an Alexander, but with a quick mouthpiece change be able to sound like a really good Holton 345.

You did say a dream horn. Well, there you go â€¦

Damn.

I want one too.

OldsRecording · Post by **OldsRecording** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:42 pm

Tom wrote:
the elephant wrote:A horn with a commanding lower register and a free, clear, and in-tune upper range, that can play Prokofiev 5 like a really great BAT but that can play very technical duets with real clarity and balance with an oboe. It must have a very, very in-tune scale from top to bottom and must be easy to hold. It must weigh under 30 pounds. It must not be made by B&S/PT. It must sound like an Alexander, but with a quick mouthpiece change be able to sound like a really good Holton 345.

You did say a dream horn. Well, there you go â€¦

Damn.

I want one too.

I assume the false tones would be world class...

Tubaryan12 · Post by **Tubaryan12** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:50 pm

A horn that sounds like my Marzan, but the size of a pocket trumpet.

BriceT · Post by **BriceT** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:44 pm

Arnold Jacobs' Personal Chicago Syphony tuba!

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What is the Tuba Of Your Dream ???

What is the Tuba Of Your Dream ???

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