Me & My Tuba, Add You & Yours

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That's what I was told. He made the stack/throat, cut down the bell flare, and curled the edge. I don't know if he put a bead in it or not (and I'm not about to unroll it to find out!).
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By popular demand (it seems) - more pix, vol. 1
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More pix, vol. 2
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More pix, vol. 3
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Minickized Conn 20J body with Meinl-Weston 4v rotary cluster
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More pix, vol. 4 (and last for now)
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Yeah. I am, and expect to have a lot more as I get to spend more time with it. It has several small bumps and bruises I'd like to get taken care of and that'll happen, at least to a certain extent. I'd love to get it stripped, buffed, and lacquered, but that won't be anytime soon unless someone wins the lottery and is kind enough to share.
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schlepporello wrote:Don't ya just love "one-of-a-kind" horns. :wink:
Have a great time with it!
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What valve cluster was used for this? Thanks.

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jstrother123 wrote:What valve cluster was used for this? Thanks.

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All I know is that it was from a Meinl-Weston. I have no idea which model, but it would have to be one with a similar bore size through the valves as the original pistons had.
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I thought this was a fun picture. It was taken at our recent mass brass ensemble event ("Brass in the Grass") at A-B College. Unfortunately, it was rained out so it was inside.

Photo credit - Tiffani Green at Studio White Oak
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Cute, Kayla! I also love the bird on the other tuba.... he matches your shirt!
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This was taken of me with my Yamaha euph (YEP-641) while doing a featured solo with the band in March, 2011.

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Me with my Serpent in Severance Hall:
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Rick F wrote:This was taken of me while on stage with my Yamaha euph (YEP-641) while doing a featured solo with the band.

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I note this was one of the pppp sections of the solo.

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Hard at work in the shed...
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The Jackson wrote:Image

Hard at work in the shed...

looks like a good weekend...
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Me practicing my ultrasonic dog calling scales.

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It's difficult to play in tune when you can't hear the notes, but I did get a dog to come to me.

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I think those king tubas are really under rated. Easy to play, good tone and in tune. Let me know if you ever want to sell it!
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Necroing......
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