Most in tune tubas
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tbn.al
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Re: Most in tune tubas
Yes! These too. Even when they're right they're wrong.
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michael_glenn
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Re: Most in tune tubas
I'll go ahead and chime in on my own post as I've played more tubas since I started it---
BBb - King 231 new style, Melton 186
CC - Miraclone 186, PT-6 rotor
Eb - Jinbao 700 Eb, Besson 983
F - Firebird, PT-10, PT-10P, PT-15, MRP
BBb - King 231 new style, Melton 186
CC - Miraclone 186, PT-6 rotor
Eb - Jinbao 700 Eb, Besson 983
F - Firebird, PT-10, PT-10P, PT-15, MRP
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Michael Ebie
PhD Music Theory (ABD) — University of Cincinnati CCM
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MM Tuba Performance — Michigan State University
BM Brass Performance — University of Akron
PhD Music Theory (ABD) — University of Cincinnati CCM
MM Music Theory — Michigan State University
MM Tuba Performance — Michigan State University
BM Brass Performance — University of Akron
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Three Valves
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Re: Most in tune tubas
I tuned Chopin's piano in my previous life.
BAM!!
BAM!!
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ajtuba
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Re: Most in tune tubas
I had a mid-eighties Mirafone 188 CC in college which played amazingly well in tune. I sold it around 8 years ago. I sure do miss that horn.....
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Re: Most in tune tubas
But to be fair, Three Valves presumably died too, in his previous life. As was all too common for people in those days.bloke wrote:...and he died.
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Three Valves
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Re: Most in tune tubas
I find consistency in one's Jack-assery to be of greater value than constancy.tuben wrote:
Jesus, why are you such an *** so constantly?
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Three Valves
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Re: Most in tune tubas
Oh, stop being an Asshat!!
I've eaten store bought cheesecake since the A&P was a roadside stand, and I'm as alive as can be!!
(Since the last time I died)
I've eaten store bought cheesecake since the A&P was a roadside stand, and I'm as alive as can be!!
(Since the last time I died)
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Full Metal Ratchet
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Re: Most in tune tubas
Not to get us further off topic (ha!) but doesn't Chopin remind you of Christopher Walken in that photo? I wonder what Chopin thought of cowbells?
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Re: Most in tune tubas
He may have been too busy "doing other stuff" to tink about 'em ...Full Metal Ratchet wrote:Not to get us further off topic (ha!) but doesn't Chopin remind you of Christopher Walken in that photo? I wonder what Chopin thought of cowbells?
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TubaSailor
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Re: Most in tune tubas
Just to be contrary to bloke - the most in-tune tuba I've played (haven't played many, but of those I have,) isn't for sale. (I just bought it)
its a Rudy 4345, and is the most point & shoot horn I've ever had. And it has that Rudy sound. Just not as much of it as my 5/4.

Rudy RMC50
Rudy 4345R
Mira 181-6GB
Gronitz BBb Kaiser (for sale)
Custom Kanstul 1662
King 4B
York pea-shooter
French Tuba in C
Rudy 4345R
Mira 181-6GB
Gronitz BBb Kaiser (for sale)
Custom Kanstul 1662
King 4B
York pea-shooter
French Tuba in C
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TubaSailor
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Re: Most in tune tubas
I have a feeling that this will be my "go-to" horn for the foreseeable future. It's much easier to play than the big Rudy, and fills the hall better than the F. I think I may have gotten lucky on this one. - - I 've just gotten a Profundo Helleberg rim that I'm going to try on it tonight, hopefully it will work as well as the cup extender did. --
Rudy RMC50
Rudy 4345R
Mira 181-6GB
Gronitz BBb Kaiser (for sale)
Custom Kanstul 1662
King 4B
York pea-shooter
French Tuba in C
Rudy 4345R
Mira 181-6GB
Gronitz BBb Kaiser (for sale)
Custom Kanstul 1662
King 4B
York pea-shooter
French Tuba in C