Trying out the Yamaha 321

[swillafew]

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I used one of these in 1971.

[Kayla]

I think the ergonomics issue would be solved (mostly) with one of the newer BBC or DEG stands, especially for the smaller students.

[TUBAD83]

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I used one of these in 1971.

Again -- a photo. Never seen them in the wild and see no use for them, either.

I agree with Wade. At the risk of being "non-PC" not everyone should play tuba. If a kid needs something like that because he/she can't hold the tuba, that person needs to play a smaller instrument.

J "I wrestle with a 31lb beast with a 24" bell and loving it" J

[SousaSaver]

These horns play very well because Yamaha knows how to make pistons with very high tolerances and they can copy designs very well.

Can any band directors chime in on why they are so prevalent in the schools? It would make much more sense to use King 2341 Tubas. I am not a band director, so I don't know, and I need someone who does to help me.

My college has a Yamaha 321 and the original Besson on which it was based. They both played remarkably well, but I couldn't get comfortable with them. I tried stands and chairs, and I just couldn't make it work for me. Funny thing though, I have a very short friend who LOVES the Yamaha and plays it very well.