In the next few months I plan on purchasing one of these horns. So before I spend lots of dollars, what are some of your thoughts, complaints, suggestions, prior experience, and concerns for these horns. As before thank you for you great advice and counsel.
MW 2141L, B&S PT-22, and B&S PT-15.
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MW 2141L, B&S PT-22, & B&S PT-15, thoughts on th
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LukesBulldogface
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Blake Dowling
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I fully agree with Tonts0034. My 2141 is completely awesome. My only complaint is the placement of the 5th valve lever. (though it's not much of a complaint) The other two don't have nearly the low range that this horn does. But if you're looking for a rotor F tuba then either the PT-15 or 16 are excellent.
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tubasinfonian
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I've played a few PT-22Ps on a couple of occasions, as well as the MW 2141. Actually, I guess I've played all three of the instruments you've mentioned now that I think about it...
Depending on what you're going for, I am a personal fan of the MW 2141. As mentioned before, this thing has some bottom to it, but is still very agile in the upper register (with the proper mouthpiece). It would work well for solo and quintet settings, though if I had one, I'd want a good BBb tuba just for band playing.
The PT-22P is a good instrument as well, but it isn't as good as its price tag would make you think it is. Meinl Westons are just cheaper, and gives you that extra bang for your buck.
Depending on what you're going for, I am a personal fan of the MW 2141. As mentioned before, this thing has some bottom to it, but is still very agile in the upper register (with the proper mouthpiece). It would work well for solo and quintet settings, though if I had one, I'd want a good BBb tuba just for band playing.
The PT-22P is a good instrument as well, but it isn't as good as its price tag would make you think it is. Meinl Westons are just cheaper, and gives you that extra bang for your buck.
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Adam C.
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The MW 2141 is my go-to horn for higher band parts, tuba quartet, and quintet. In the band it blends with the CC's well and gives a nice crispness and clarity when needed. I've been known to use it on 20 piece ceremonial sit-down gigs in place of a big-and-heavy PT-6 just for convenience.
The low register is easy and solid. For me the high register (above Eb) does not have the effortless quality of a good F, but is workable. I've done some solo things with the 2141 such as Condon's "Celestial Morn" and the Broughton Sonata, plus some British stuff that happened to only have a treble part. I prefer the sound of F tuba for most solo stuff.
I enjoy the instrument (government owned) and spend time on it regularly. As with any instrument you're trying out, bring a tuner and have an idea of how much you're willing to put up with to make it work.
The low register is easy and solid. For me the high register (above Eb) does not have the effortless quality of a good F, but is workable. I've done some solo things with the 2141 such as Condon's "Celestial Morn" and the Broughton Sonata, plus some British stuff that happened to only have a treble part. I prefer the sound of F tuba for most solo stuff.
I enjoy the instrument (government owned) and spend time on it regularly. As with any instrument you're trying out, bring a tuner and have an idea of how much you're willing to put up with to make it work.
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LukesBulldogface
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Thank you for your thoughts so far.
To answer a few of your questions: I'm currently in the process of finding a school to finish my music ed degree. I currently own a PT-4 so I really like the sound, quality of B&S tubas. However, I'm not opposed to different brands as long as I don't sacrficice craftsmanship and good tone. As far as Eb or F tubas...
The above mention tubas are the ones I'm considering if I purchase an Eb or F. So whichever keyed instrumet sounds better, will be the horn I purchase.
Thank you again
To answer a few of your questions: I'm currently in the process of finding a school to finish my music ed degree. I currently own a PT-4 so I really like the sound, quality of B&S tubas. However, I'm not opposed to different brands as long as I don't sacrficice craftsmanship and good tone. As far as Eb or F tubas...
The above mention tubas are the ones I'm considering if I purchase an Eb or F. So whichever keyed instrumet sounds better, will be the horn I purchase.
Thank you again