I made the drive down to see Lee Stofer yesterday. It was well worth the time. From his small shop on his farm he does some amazing things. I dropped off my Martin monster Eb for a playing condition restoration and had a few small dents removed from my Kanstul. I spent a few hours just chatting with Lee and watching him work. I learned a lot from this gentleman. He is truly a gem for the tuba community. Now is the hard part for me. Waiting for my Martin to be completed. With a valve job and a few other things it may be done
by Christmas or more likely next spring. If you have a chance, try to visit Lee it's worth your time.
Visit to Lee Stofer
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opus37
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Visit to Lee Stofer
Brian
1892 Courtiere (J.W. Pepper Import) Eb Helicon
1980's Yamaha 321 euphonium
2007 Miraphone 383 Starlight
2010 Kanstul 66T
2025 Wessex Eb Helicon
1892 Courtiere (J.W. Pepper Import) Eb Helicon
1980's Yamaha 321 euphonium
2007 Miraphone 383 Starlight
2010 Kanstul 66T
2025 Wessex Eb Helicon
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MikeMason
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Re: Visit to Lee Stofer
I made two such pilgrimages to Atlanta.just as you described and more.could use a trip now...but alas,too far...even Joe is really far from gulf shores...
Pensacola Symphony
Troy University-adjunct tuba instructor
Yamaha yfb621 with 16’’ bell,with blokepiece symphony
Eastman 6/4 with blokepiece symphony/profundo
Troy University-adjunct tuba instructor
Yamaha yfb621 with 16’’ bell,with blokepiece symphony
Eastman 6/4 with blokepiece symphony/profundo
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Matt Good
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Re: Visit to Lee Stofer
Lee did magic to my MW 2265 valves back in May. I highly recommend a visit.
-Matt
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Matt Good
Principal Tuba
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Principal Tuba
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
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GC
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Re: Visit to Lee Stofer
Lee's place is absolutely beautiful. Cornfields all around, not too far from the Mississippi river, and few lights to obscure the stars at night. It's a wonderful area.
JP/Sterling 377 compensating Eb; Warburton "The Grail" T.G.4, RM-9 7.8, Yamaha 66D4; for sale > 1914 Conn Monster Eb (my avatar), ca. 1905 Fillmore Bros 1/4-size Eb, Bach 42B trombone
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Roger Lewis
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Re: Visit to Lee Stofer
Lee is a truly wonderful person. Totally prfoessional but also knowledgable and fun to hang out with. A true gentleman.
Props to a great friend.
Roger
Props to a great friend.
Roger
"The music business is a cruel and shallow trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." Hunter S Thompson
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alfredr
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Re: Visit to Lee Stofer
Sounds like I should try to look him up sometime when I go home to visit, even if I don't have any tubas needing any work. I grew up in Fulton, Illinois, across the river. As the crow flies, it's a hop, skip. jump and a good paddle across the river.