Question for those who double on bass trombone

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I also use a Conn Helleberg on tuba and I have tried a Schilke 59, Bach 1g, and Bach 1 1/2g and find the Schilke to be the best fit of the three. fwiw
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I use a Hammond 20BXL on my Getzen 1052FDR (with dual bore slide)

Love the rim and the consistency from top to bottom

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bloke wrote:Try a Schilke 59. That model seems to work reasonably well for everyone on every bass trombone.
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