MW Thor

[Kory101]

Thoughts on this horn? Anyone own one tell me what they like/dislike about it?

[MikeMason]

Have you read all 498 posts about thors using the search function?

[MikeMason]

Don't forget the very cool name...

[Kory101]

Sorry that I didn't do the search! Wow, I wasn't expecting such an immature response.

[MikeMason]

Do your research,then if you still have questions ,ask.Three of the four of us own Thors,and the 4th has had extensive time with one.We regular tubenetters have our own sense of humor.Fresh meat like you makes for good sport for us.We love it when newbies call us immature.We actually get points for that.So, thanks

[J.c. Sherman]

Have you read all 498 posts about thors using the search function?

I don't use the search function; why would I do that if I want current answers? To the originator of this question - keep asking questions, some of us are happy to answer and learn with you. If some don't want to contribute anything but ridicule, well... nothing we can do about that.

Regretably, I haven't tried one, so I'm as curious as you are of contemporary responses, especially compared to some of the other recent releases, tuba-wise.

J.c.S. (Who doesn't go to parties or friendly lunches with collegues where a familiar subject is raised and tell people "go look it up".)

[MikeMason]

2 years of accumulated wisdom by many players,even a few "greats" is a little more helpful than a response from me.If you can't see that,then,go blow .

[bort]

Thoughts on this horn? Anyone own one tell me what they like/dislike about it?

It's an awesome tuba and worth every penny of its price...and if that price is in your budget, there are dozens of other tubas you might want to consider.

[theanalogkid]

I got to spend an hour on one last semester, and I was blown away by how good this horn sounded. And the ease of play was awesome. In fact, I was so impressed, I'm going to buy one this summer.

[THE TUBA]

I think it is an awesome horn. I'm considering buying one this summer, too.

[Wyvern]

I never really get these "go and look it up using the search" responses. If everyone did that, TubeNet just becomes an archive and DEAD. We all have new experiences all the time, so always worth discussing subjects anew even if they have been covered a 1000 times previously. A new gem of insight may come out.

Has no-one had any new experiences playing a Thor which has really shown them its full potential? After three years I still wonder and am thrilled by my Neptune - discovering new capabilities all the time.

For the Thor, I was very impressed with the one I tried while visiting the Meinl-Weston factory last year. A really good sound and response. I might have been interested myself, apart from a personal preference for rotary valves.

Good luck!

[hbcrandy]

Though I am not in the market for a new CC tuba, I tried several when they came into Baltimore Brass Company. I was quite impressed with the response, intonation and sound of the Thor. It was an easy instrument to play. If I were shopping for another tuba, I would seriously consider it.

[iiipopes]

I never really get these "go and look it up using the search" responses. If everyone did that, TubeNet just becomes an archive and DEAD.

Yes, but to quote President Harry S Truman, "The only thing new in the world is the history you don't know."

The preferred approach is to do your research first, then resurrect the thread with a new post, such as, "it's been awhile since anybody has had any new info -- is there any to add?" That way, the context can be extended.

I have done that very approach myself on numerous threads, thus avoiding much of the reaction of the rest of the TNFJ.

[J.c. Sherman]

I never really get these "go and look it up using the search" responses. If everyone did that, TubeNet just becomes an archive and DEAD.

Yes, but to quote President Harry S Truman, "The only thing new in the world is the history you don't know."

The preferred approach is to do your research first, then resurrect the thread with a new post, such as, "it's been awhile since anybody has had any new info -- is there any to add?" That way, the context can be extended.

I have done that very approach myself on numerous threads, thus avoiding much of the reaction of the rest of the TNFJ.

Preferred method by some, I suppose. But not by others, as I can attest. But I love the Truman Quote; send that one to "W", will you?

J.c.S.

[poomshanka]

If you're curious about how the Thor performs in a lineup:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=20294

Scroll down the first page partway for some editorial comments...

...D

[MikeMason]

On this subject,of which I have considerable first hand knowledge,I believe I gave the best answer to the question.I'm assuming the OP really wanted to know about Thors.I gave the correct answer.You don't have to like it or the perceived delivery of the answer,but it was the correct answer.If you don't use the search function,then you really don't want to know that much about your question.Which is fine by me.My Thor has made me a better player.Everything is easier to do on it.I think it's pretty hard to beat in it's size class.I do miss having a BAT at times and may add one back to the stable when funds permit.

[Roger Lewis]

As I originally stated in the Tubadome web site when I was with them, the Thor is what I call a "holy crap" horn. You're going to play 5 notes on it and say "Holy crap!" Great sound and evenness of sound throughout the range, excellent intonation, superb response and the low register.....well, you play the low G 3 lines below the staff and it's like you just kicked it into overdrive and it gets better on down from there. This is a horn that has so much presence that if you get carried away while playing with the trombone section, it is very easy to get "the hand" from the conductor.

Best mouthpieces (for many) are the original Conn Helleberg (120 not 7B) or if you want to turn it into the "ubber tuba", I've heard that the G&W Caver jacks everything up a couple of notches. Jens Bjorn-Larsen did a FANTASTIC job in getting this horn right when bringing it to the market. I can't get them in fast enough to keep up with demand.

Just my $0.02.

Peace.
Roger

[mclaugh]

On this subject,of which I have considerable first hand knowledge,I believe I gave the best answer to the question.I'm assuming the OP really wanted to know about Thors.I gave the correct answer.

Wrong on two counts.

The OP did not ask for factual information about the Thor, he asked for thoughts on the horn, and for likes and dislikes. Thoughts, likes, and dislikes are all opinions, and opinion are like azzholes: everybody's got one, and everbody's is different. Therefore, there is—and can be—no correct answer.

Furthermore, to answer an opinion question, one must state one's opinion, which you did not do. Therefore, although your REPLY to the question may lead to posts that give your opinion, none of your replies to the OP provide your opinion, so you have not ANSWERED the OP's question.

[J.c. Sherman]

I don't mean to offend but this is the dumbest argument I've ever experienced. Mike made the point that you should read past posts(I agree, you will find huge praise for the THOR). Someone else said we cannot learn from the past and should only read current posts. Good luck with that approach!

Your point is that the original poster is looking for opinions. That's exactly what the past posts consisted of.....

The only negative posts toward this tuba that I have seen are from Bob who plays bass trombone primarily and is looking at tubas to move from a 3/4 three valved Eb. This guy is mainly a Eb and BBb player so I didn't consider this opinion as relevant when I was looking for a larger tuba.

I am still thrilled with my Thor and find just about any mouthpiece works well in it! The Conn Helleberg seems a little small on my face so I tried the Sidey SSH and it is a great mouthpiece on this tuba. Also the Caver is incredible and gives it a broader warmer sound. So I keep both of them with me and use the Caver most of the time...

I missed that - who said you cannot learn from the past? I\Of course you can. That said, I don't like being told to do research before having a conversation with peers... Simple. I know I can use the search function. But I don't consider this a research forum, or a qutoable reference source. It's a conversation forum. Certain poisters have some very strong backgrounds adding weight to their answers, but this is not research sight. Asking a question shouldn't be answered with "I'm tired of people like you bothering us with these questions (which, of course, they don't need to answer at all, but I digress) which have already been answered for all time with the only valid answers available". It's just discourteous, and mean-spirited.

Facts can be researched elsewhere.

J.c.S.

[MikeMason]

I trust the OP and many others have now searched the archives and are ready to admit just how right I am My mouthpiece search ended with a Caver Euro.I have used my Thor for 1 quintet gig,a private school graduation in a gym,with no problems.In a quintet recital situation,I still think it's too big and a tad to much "ooooo" in the sound at softer dynamic levels.Didn't buy it for a quintet horn though.