Barrington?

Richardrichard9 · Post by **Richardrichard9** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:39 am

This is an unfamiliar brand of tuba for me. Has anyone ever heard anything about it? Have any experiences to share?

Richardrichard9 · Post by **Richardrichard9** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:50 am

yes it is

Richardrichard9 · Post by **Richardrichard9** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:03 am

Another Question. What about Daylan Perinet?[/b]

SplatterTone · Post by **SplatterTone** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:41 pm

These horns are made in China, and that explains the affordable price. I have had good luck with Chinese horns, but one reads comments from others who have needed to do minor to moderate fault fixing on a new horn. Based on those comments, it would be safest if you could try the horn in person. Or, if you are reasonably handy at making adjustments, have your adjustment tools ready for when the horn arrives. Maybe you'll need to tweak, and maybe not. However, one could say the same thing about a used, big name tuba selling for around $2,000.

The comments made on TubeNet about Dalyan horns average out to about neutral. Something like: No rave reviews, but it's OK.

I have no hands-on experience with those exact brands of horns, but I can detail my experience with my two Chinese tubas: a no-name and an Allora 186 which is another Chinese-made WWBW house brand horn. (Does anyone know if WWBW is discontinuing the Allora 186 and 191?)

Quality-wise, the no-name was built at the factory and shipped out the door with finish work, such as lapping the slides to move freely, left to the buyer. The lacquer was very thinly applied. Musically and mechanically it is actually very good. No complaints at all. And for the $850 delivered price with case, I think it was a good value. Since it weighs only about 16 lbs. I still use it when I'm in the mood for something light and portable.

I have nothing bad to say about my Allora 186. Maybe I got lucky. Mine required no tweaking; the slides fit and work great; the lacquer was nicely done; and it plays well.

With all that said, I should make it known that I usually play a Miraphone S191, not because it is better, but because it is BIGGER. I'm part of the wall of sound of pipe organ, choir, and wind band at a large church -- a situation where there truly is no such thing as too much tuba. And yes, it is a bit more spiffy than the Allora 186.