Jupiter 3/4 tubas

[eupho]

I am curious as to peoples experience with the Jupiter 482 and 782 3/4 BBb tubas. Thanks.

[Jose the tuba player]

The 482 played ok
Remember most of jupiters stuff sucks and the valves will warp after a few years
Don't get the 582 it's so out of tune !

[Pat S]

Actually I owned a very nice Jupiter trumpet some time back. Build quality was stellar, the valves were great, and the horn sounded really, really good. I've not owned any of their low brass.

[Jose the tuba player]

The 482 played ok
Remember most of jupiters stuff sucks and the valves will warp after a few years
Don't get the 582 it's so out of tune !

How many different 582 and 482 tubas have you played? Have you been able to play them against a tuner in a relatively open space? Have you been able to play several of one model during a play-test?

What "stuff" of Jupiter doesn't "suck"?

I have played 2 582s both from the university even the newer one was bad
I spent 4 months with one constantly in the practice rooms2-3 hours a day4 days a week because my professor wanted every note in tune
And ice played the 482 at namm With a tuner and it was more in tune than the 582