What next...F tuba or Euphonium?

[darth2ba]

I have been contemplating the idea of going to a 3-horn set-up (BAT CC, 4/4 CC and a small F) because (like Doc said) there's good reason to use each horn for daily use. While I really enjoy my Eb, in the future (when I have $) I'm probably going to acquire a F and 4/4 CC and only use the Eb for brass band use (if I'm in one). My friend has a Mirafone 186 CC for sale and if I had the $$ I'd buy that horn. After thinking about everyone's words of wisdom, I'm probably not going to get a euph simply because there's not too many gigs (hence why I switched to tuba for college because there's more playing opportunities) and would get a bass-bone instead.

[ArnoldGottlieb]

The bass trombone is an important double for musicals, and the big band gigs are a great way to meet people. If I were trying to make a living as mainly a tuba player, I'd be practicing bass trombone at least half of the time.
Good Luck
Peace.
ASG

[MikeMilnarik]

No disrespect intended to anyone that has given you advice thus far, but I would talk to your teacher about this and do what they suggest. As a performer/teacher I have my own very strong opinion about your situation, however - I have never heard you play, don't know where you are in your development, and I don't know what type of work ethic you have. There are many factors that go into this decision - some physical, some practical, some financial, and some psychological. (Possibly others, as well.) Your teacher is the person that should know you best and would be able to give you solid advice. That is why you chose to study with them, I hope.

Good luck with your quest!

Mike Milnarik

[darth2ba]

I haven't been able to discuss this yet with my teacher (this is on the top of my list when I see him). I've been thinking about the small F-tuba (or smaller Eb), euph or bass-bone thing off/on for a while. I can't afford a horn at this given moment in time but I thought I'd seek advise/guidance on the subject.