If removing the fifth valve opens up the horn...

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If removing the fifth valve opens up the horn...

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These should be the most free-blowing 6/4 CC tubas and 3/4 Eb tubas ever!
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Shove a mouthpiece in the end and find out!
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You mean like this? (most free blowing 4/4 eb OR d...)
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TheHatTuba wrote:You mean like this? (owner of the most free blowing 4/4 eb)
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Looks like a Conn 2 mouthpiece - good economical choice for a tuba that size.
I like the leadpipe - prevents my pitch filling and bending episodes.
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Pet peeve (not at you, Marty): why do so many people love "free-blowing" instruments? I have trouble controlling an instrument that's extremely free-blowing. I get a better tone and better control with a bit of resistance.
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To zig ziglar from sales training student: so zig, how much pressure do u use? Zig: just enough...
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I would have to say that there something 'open' about a valve-less horn!
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Somebody get some pants on that tuba!
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