Purchasing My First Tuba!

[iiipopes]

Go play some horns. One will pick you. Don't be in a hurry. Don't rule anything out along the way.

In the end, even though I was really looking at something else, budget, logistics and circumstances did that for me, and everyone who hears it is pleased.

[iiipopes]

And the 54J, with its 19 inch bell, seems to be the one that is made the least!

[BriceT]

thanks everyone for all the advice!

[Steve Inman]

Doc, do you know if there is a 1292 Bb?

Not yet. Shoot a note to Roger Lewis to see if he has heard anything.

Cheers,

[BriceT]

I posted this a long time ago and I actually got a Miraphone 1291 in October. It is an amazing horn and I still can't believe the clarity of the low range, and quick-response!

[David]

Check your pm.

Gnagey makes a very good tuba

[BriceT]

I posted this a long time ago and I actually got a Miraphone 1291 in October. It is an amazing horn and I still can't believe the clarity of the low range, and quick-response!

Thats cool man these two tubas have an amazing sound for the price that they run for. how do u like the baer MMVI mouthpiece? I'm considering buyiong one soon.

I really love mine. It works great for almost anything and really brings out the low register. The stainless steel is also a good benefit, and I also like the "color" that my sound gets when I use it. For me its all about finding which mouthpiece/tuba creates the sound that you have in your head and the Baer makes that reality.

[Cunningham]

1291/1292
PT606P
Thor

In my opinion, any of these three would be a fantastic choice. I just bought a 1292 and love it, love it, love it.

[k001k47]

I posted this a long time ago and I actually got a Miraphone 1291 in October. It is an amazing horn and I still can't believe the clarity of the low range, and quick-response!

Thats cool man these two tubas have an amazing sound for the price that they run for. how do u like the baer MMVI mouthpiece? I'm considering buyiong one soon.

I really love mine. It works great for almost anything and really brings out the low register. The stainless steel is also a good benefit, and I also like the "color" that my sound gets when I use it. For me its all about finding which mouthpiece/tuba creates the sound that you have in your head and the Baer makes that reality.

The 1291 really works for you and you'll do alot better at TMEA in the future. In fact, you should have done better this past year; either way, it was fun just being there.
Did you get the Baer mouthpiece at tmea?
I loved it when I played on it and remember mentioning it...
I was going to buy one but they were just closing the exhibit hall when I finally decided to get it.

[BriceT]

The 1291 really works for you and you'll do alot better at TMEA in the future. In fact, you should have done better this past year; either way, it was fun just being there.
Did you get the Baer mouthpiece at tmea?
I loved it when I played on it and remember mentioning it...
I was going to buy one but they were just closing the exhibit hall when I finally decided to get it.

Thanks man, no I didn't get it at TMEA. I ordered it about a month prior, from Giddings & Webster.I would highly suggest that you check it out.

[TUbajohn20J]

Besson Sovereign 995 CC in silver plate!! Pat Sheridan writes, “This instrument is surprisingly lightweight but produces a rich, colourful, clear and deep sound. A highly efficient instrument with a wide dynamic range and a powerful low register, this tuba provides maximum sound output with less effort than other makes of CC tuba”.