Neptune wrote:Lectron wrote:Neptune wrote:I must disagree with Tom in that I think the low register is quite usable - although I say that as someone used to playing compensated tubas.
So did (does) the Cory Band
Sorry, I don't understand the connection with Cory Band - they don't play CC?
Well....You are not used to play a compensated CC either, but what I say is.
Some seem to believe that a compensated tuba is less free blowing due to extra length of tubing
Why I do not prefer a compensated BB has nothing to do with the compensating system.
I'd love to have it...If I could have everything else as well.
The reason whay it plays/sound different has got to to with ~100 other factors
Why I mentioned Cory band? Well....When they had like 5 (6!) compensated tubas on that back row
and Steve was the smallest lad(!), the sounded nothing less than excellent!
I am sorry that it might have led to people thinking that one has to be over-natural good size XXXL to play one
