Best Looking Tuba?

[Steve Sykes UK]

Having played two different Holton 345s this week, I agree that there is a certain visual appeal to the horns - in particular, the bottom bow's diameter is as wide as the final bow (pre-throat) of other 6/4 tubas. This is one of the elements that make it so inviting to pick up, hold, and play one of these heavy teddy bears!

Hi Steve - that's exactly the reason I like the 345 too!

[Bandmaster]

Hi-
Schreiber 'tear drop' tubas are quite attractive..mark

We had four of these Schreiber tear drop horns at the Disneyland Tuba Christmas today. An alto, 2 baritone and an Eb tuba. Very cool looking.

[J.c. Sherman]

The "Book Cover" is James Jenkins' York BBb with an enlarged Conn valve section. It is utterly gorgeous in looks and sound (much of it the player of course : )

[Bandmaster]

The "Book Cover" is James Jenkins' York BBb with an enlarged Conn valve section. It is utterly gorgeous in looks and sound (much of it the player of course : )

A better of the tuba....

[Steve Marcus]

I'm partial to the lines of the Rudys.

The 6/4 BBb Rudy in particular is a magnificent looking beast, regardless of Bloke's remark that playing one of those is like climbing a treetrunk.

I second the salute to James Jenkins' York tuba.

[UrbaneScorpion]

Nirschl 6/4 BBb Kaiser tuba with Hilgers modifications:

Nirschl-Boehm & Fuchs BBb Kaiser.JPG

Why are the paddles placed so oddly?

[oedipoes]

Nirschl 6/4 BBb Kaiser tuba with Hilgers modifications:

Nirschl-Boehm & Fuchs BBb Kaiser.JPG

Why are the paddles placed so oddly?

It looks like the valve linkage has been partially disassembled, so that the springs push the paddles in the odd position you see.

[Steve Marcus]

Nirschl 6/4 BBb Kaiser tuba with Hilgers modifications:

Nirschl-Boehm & Fuchs BBb Kaiser.JPG

Why are the paddles placed so oddly?

As I understand it, the horn was still under construction at the time of the photo.

[Steve Marcus]

Not sure if that's the one, but I've seen a Nirschl 6/4 rotary tuba that absolutely dwarfs the Nirschl York. To me it looked roughly twice the size.

That's the one.

[Bandmaster]

I'm partial to the lines of the Rudys.

The 6/4 BBb Rudy in particular is a magnificent looking beast, regardless of Bloke's remark that playing one of those is like climbing a treetrunk.

Do you mean this one?

[Steve Marcus]

Yup.

[mg721709]

I have to vote for my B&S JBL Classic. The rose brass, combined with the shape, is perfect in my eyes. Sounds purty too.

[Untersatz]

I have to vote for my B&S JBL Classic. The rose brass, combined with the shape, is perfect in my eyes. Sounds purty too.

Well..........let's see it "A picture is worth a thousand words"

[bisontuba]

Hi-
Of course, the old copper Sanders tubas were stunning ( courtesy of Horn-U-Copia).....mark

[Untersatz]

Fred Marzan's Sander.jpg

Fred Marzan's Sander.jpg

[eupher61]

Mark, you're just shilling to get someone to buy the copper Marzan, right? You know that's going to end up on eBay again, and it's all your fault?

(it's a joke...Mark has been accused of overly promoting other tubas in the past)

[bisontuba]

Mark, you're just shilling to get someone to buy the copper Marzan, right? You know that's going to end up on eBay again, and it's all your fault?

(it's a joke...Mark has been accused of overly promoting other tubas in the past)

Neat horns but what I really want is a 7 1/2 foot Lopezophone .......
Mark

[WilliamVance]

VERY cool...

an ELECTRIC TUBA !!!!!

FINALLY! A tuba with effortless projection... Just don't forget your extension chord.

[Untersatz]

A most appropriate horn for that gig Joe!
And I'm sure you played with a very "German Tone" too