Mack Brass 410 CC Review with video

TubaZac2012 · Post by **TubaZac2012** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 12:15 pm

I meant to do this months ago, but darn have I been busy. All I have to say is wow. I got the horn because as a lot of the frequent tubenetters know I sold my Willson, because I'm going through a period of downsizing, anyways.

The 410 Plays so great, I mean the color, intonation, it feels like it's built to last, and it responds well. All over the horn, super high, super low, and mid register, I mean this puppy sings. I'm currently working on the Old Grumbly Bear with my Community Band and it's a joy to play this horn whenever I'm soloing, or just tooting in the back.

I've played horns worth nearly $30,000 and this one is just as fun to play. The only problem I had, and thinking back on it, I'm sure all brand new rotary valve horns are like this, but I had to oil and work the rotars in, after a few weeks they were working great, and that was the end of that, me being a piston valve player it was just brand new territory for me.

I really love the warmth the horn produces. I went with the Rose Brass Bell, one reason for sound because Tom told me it would be warmer, and also because I've never owned anything but silver, and I wanted a new metal, rather than something I'd went with before.

My opinion, if you're just a hobbyist, which is what I've become, get yourself one of these today, they are great instruments, for next to nothing. Also, if you're a Sophomore or Junior in High School, this is the perfect starter CC, because you don't have to work hard to play this sucker in tune, it's point and shoot.

Just my two cents. Feel free to ask me anything else.

acjcf2 · Post by **acjcf2** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:47 am

Great horns, great value, I do agree though the rotors are on the firm side. I've had my TU-200 for over two years and they are a tad firm. I clean the instrument twice a year and oil bi-weekly.

Jim

bisontuba · Post by **bisontuba** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:00 am

If this was CONSUMER REPORTS magazine and they were rating the 410 CC 'Miraclones'-whether BBC/JZ, Dillon, Mack, Schiller, Tuba Exchange, TubaMM, Wessex, etc.---these horns would receive a 'BEST BUY' rating.... really excellent intonation. Fine tubas to say the least...
Mark
PS. Same can be said for the model 1150 4v Bb compensating euphoniums....

aaronliu · Post by **aaronliu** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 4:00 pm

Thank you, everybody. I am planning to buy one of these with what is called the gold bell. Not sure if that is rose brass.

The information I read here will help. I am nervous about buying this tuba, but I hope it will be a good decision.

thetubawizard · Post by **thetubawizard** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:06 pm

I just bought a 410 with a gold brass bell in February. EXCELLENT horn! It definitely gives the horn a darker, fuller tone. I love using it for small ensemble and solo work. I really want to get the 5/4 in a few years for bigger orchestral and wind ensemble settings though. The 410 just doesn't quite have the "umph" I want for that big of a group.

aaronliu · Post by **aaronliu** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:26 pm

thetubawizard wrote:I just bought a 410 with a gold brass bell in February. EXCELLENT horn! It definitely gives the horn a darker, fuller tone. I love using it for small ensemble and solo work. I really want to get the 5/4 in a few years for bigger orchestral and wind ensemble settings though. The 410 just doesn't quite have the "umph" I want for that big of a group.

Fascinating! I just read some stuff on the internet that said people can't tell the difference in a blind test among the different materials. This experience you had is great to know about. I think I will use this tuba as a starting tuba and when I know more about what I want to do, I will sell it. I was going to get the gold bell one but I decided to stay with the yellow brass bell and save a hundred bucks.

TubaZac2012 · Post by **TubaZac2012** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:02 am

bisontuba wrote:If this was CONSUMER REPORTS magazine and they were rating the 410 CC 'Miraclones'-whether BBC/JZ, Dillon, Mack, Schiller, Tuba Exchange, TubaMM, Wessex, etc.---these horns would receive a 'BEST BUY' rating.... really excellent intonation. Fine tubas to say the least...
Mark
PS. Same can be said for the model 1150 4v Bb compensating euphoniums....

Well said, Mark.

tubamlb · Post by **tubamlb** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:54 pm

Yes , Our 410 CC is a winner ,, M&M Tuba has them in Silver , If you are in the SE of US come on down to FL and test out the Tubas
Thank you
Michael

TubaZac2012 · Post by **TubaZac2012** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:05 pm

FYI. They're even better after you get Bloke to workout the rotors. It plays like a dream, if only it was bigger.

bort · Post by **bort** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:33 pm

Understandable... that's why I sold my Miraphone 188.

gmcclure61 · Post by **gmcclure61** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:05 pm

Having bought a yellow brass Mack 410 CC one year ago, what are these modifications? I'm very happy with the horn, how can I make it better?

michael_glenn · Post by **michael_glenn** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:15 pm

These horns are very good for the money. They play in tune, and they don't sound bad. It would be nice if they were more durable, but for the price, they can't really be beat. They aren't exactly my cup of tea, but then again I'm not the hugest fan of the Miraphone 186. That being said, its still a very good tuba. Just not for me. I prefer my Hirsbrunner.

MikeMason · Post by **MikeMason** » Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:36 am

The problems with the jimbao 410 are not Chinese,they are German,for the most part.i will eventually have a goldbrass bell one for a quintet tuba.

bort · Post by **bort** » Wed Apr 01, 2015 1:02 am

MikeMason wrote:The problems with the jimbao 410 are not Chinese,they are German,for the most part.i will eventually have a goldbrass bell one for a quintet tuba.

Chinese tubas remind me of students copying answers for a test... you don't realize they cheated because of the correct answers, but because of the incorrect answers.

Three Valves · Post by **Three Valves** » Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:24 am

bloke wrote:Suburban tuba player whine:

"I don't have a good 'quintet tuba' right now."

Haha, first world problems...

TubaZac2012 · Post by **TubaZac2012** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 8:45 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS2z0TVgnN8" target="_blank
For those of you that need more than words, here are some notes, sounds, ect. Enjoy.

Best,
Zac

eupho · Post by **eupho** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:15 pm

did I miss the video?

TubaZac2012 · Post by **TubaZac2012** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:27 pm

eupho wrote:did I miss the video?

Is it not working?

Untersatz · Post by **Untersatz** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:24 pm

Why don't you just play the tuba & make some "tuba" sounds on it?
Why all the screeching & farting noises?

TubaZac2012 · Post by **TubaZac2012** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:38 pm

Untersatz wrote:Why don't you just play the tuba & make some "tuba" sounds on it?
Why all the screeching & farting noises?

The real tuba video is coming Sunday, I promise! With accompaniment, mind you.

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