photos of 4 valve Getzen CB-50?

bort · Post by **bort** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 12:32 am

Dillon's is selling one now...

Alex Reeder · Post by **Alex Reeder** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 1:19 pm

I have a G50, and while I can't comment on how the ergonomics would be for you, I have some information that might be relevant.

It is rather shorter and stockier than most 4/4 cc's, because it was designed in part by Chuck Daellenbach of the Canadian Brass, who, from what I understand, is not a very tall guy.

This might lead one to believe that it would be better ergonomically for shorter people.

I am not short, but this hasn't caused any problems for me, other than having to rest the tuba on my legs rather than the chair as I did with my previous tuba, a PT1. A tuba stand would also make this problem irrelevant.

Overall, I am very pleased with my G50. When I was trying LOTS of tubas to find one to buy, I found it to be more rich in resonance than any other, and it seemed to project more and fill up a room better because of it. It is perfect for me, a college student, because it is very versatile. As you might expect, it works well in quintet, and really can hold its own in orchestra (although someday I will get one of those BAT's, maybe a MW 2265 or PT6... oh well, that's a long way off!)

Anyway, I recommend it - it's a good horn, and the ergonomics have worked out well for me, though you will have to try it yourself to find out!

Good luck in your search!

brianf · Post by **brianf** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 3:33 pm

They didn't make many 4 valve CB/G-50's. The 5 valve are the most common.

Alex Reeder · Post by **Alex Reeder** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 2:18 am

why four-valve and not five-valve?

cjk · Post by **cjk** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 2:58 pm

It is rather shorter and stockier than most 4/4 cc's, because it was designed in part by Chuck Daellenbach of the Canadian Brass, who, from what I understand, is not a very tall guy.

According to this,
http://www.iteaonline.org/historymateri ... rtRusk.pdf
The G50 was a copy of the 3/4 York CC that Bob Rusk does.

Wes Krygsman · Post by **Wes Krygsman** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 4:32 pm

I think it was my teacher who told me that a 4 valve version of this horn was better because they added the 5th in the leadpipe for the production models and that caused some stuffiness. The 5th could then be added after the main tuning slide and eliminate the stuffiness. I think that sounds about right...

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