What is the LARGEST bore horn you have ever played/seen??
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Just curious
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TubadudeCA
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Just curious
There is always talk about bore sizes on here, sooooo...
What is the LARGEST bore horn you have ever played/seen??
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What is the LARGEST bore horn you have ever played/seen??
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1970's Walter Sear Deprins BBb Tuba
1915 Martin Eb EEb Tuba
1908 Sherman Clay & CO EEB Sousaphone
1900's Stowasser F Tuba
1896 Henry Distin EEB Tuba
1915 Martin Eb EEb Tuba
1908 Sherman Clay & CO EEB Sousaphone
1900's Stowasser F Tuba
1896 Henry Distin EEB Tuba
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TheHatTuba
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Re: Just curious
23 mm. Rudy 6/4
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Lee Stofer
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Re: Just curious
The largest usable tuba that I have played/worked on is the Rudolf Meinl 6/4 BBb, a truly huge instrument that is well-proportioned, featuring a 22" diameter bell rim and an approx. .870" valve bore. I also measured the main tuning slide which had respective bores of .970" incoming and approx. 1.1" on the large side. The top bow of this instrument is similar in size to the bottom bow of an Alex 163.
Initially, it is a little like holding a filing cabinet, but I was surprised to find that after about 20 minutes, it started feeling normal to me.
Initially, it is a little like holding a filing cabinet, but I was surprised to find that after about 20 minutes, it started feeling normal to me.
Lee A. Stofer, Jr.