What is an M&M tuba?

[Chuck(G)]

I think the M&M is produced a pretty fur piece east of St. Petersburg--maybe Beijing. That's not to say it's a bad horn; just that it doesn't look Russian to me.

[JB]

What is an M&M?...

With all due and deserved respect ( ), perhaps it is a tuba from here:
http://www.mmmeatshops.com/en/index.asp





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[Lew]

It is almost certainly a Chinese made instrument, not Russian. I can't say anything about the quality other than, if you don't know what it is, and don't have a chance to try before buying, don't buy.

[JB]

Super Smooth,

You have to admit that you asked for that one from JB!

T'anks for noticing.

I DID do some research , and that seemed like the most appropriate explanation for his question. Besides, a little-know brand such as that probably had a high chance of being a turkey.

(We can't always be serious, right Especially with what we do for a living )

[MartyNeilan]

Isn't it a candy that melts in your mouth not in your hands?

No, M&M tubas - they melt in your mouthpiece, not on your pants.

[Matt Walters]

Just after Christmas, I got to work on someone's new M&M tuba. After a couple of hours, I have to say a M&M tuba is a cruel joke to play on someone.

[TubaRay]

Just after Christmas, I got to work on someone's new M&M tuba. After a couple of hours, I have to say a M&M tuba is a cruel joke to play on someone.

I always appreciate when the experts weigh in on issues such as this one. So, I gather from your comments, Matt, that the M&M is not at the top of your list of horns to be sure you own...

Maybe they do melt on your pants, after all.

[Dean E]

The auction seller courteously says: "M&M is the shorten name of Musikinstrumententenproduktion, a German Co, that would not fit on the bell."