Restored Martin Mammoth 6/4 Tuba By M.Wilk
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Heavy_Metal
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Re: Restored Martin Mammoth 6/4 Tuba By M.Wilk
Wow. Just....... wow.
Principal tuba, Bel Air Community Band
Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
1976 Sonora (B&S 101) 4-rotor BBb
1964 Conn 20J/21J BBb (one body, both bells)
~1904 York 3P BBb Helicon
Old Alex Comp.F, in shop
Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
1976 Sonora (B&S 101) 4-rotor BBb
1964 Conn 20J/21J BBb (one body, both bells)
~1904 York 3P BBb Helicon
Old Alex Comp.F, in shop
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bort
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Re: Restored Martin Mammoth 6/4 Tuba By M.Wilk
Oh my dayum!
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opus37
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Re: Restored Martin Mammoth 6/4 Tuba By M.Wilk
These big old Martins are very special. You are very lucky to have one. They play wonderfully. I think they are as good as a York and in some ways better. I've had several professional players test mine and they all are very impressed with the sound. I had Lee Stofer do a similar restoration to mine. Congratulations!!!
Brian
1892 Courtiere (J.W. Pepper Import) Helicon Eb
1980's Yamaha 321 euphonium
2007 Miraphone 383 Starlight
2010 Kanstul 66T
2016 Bubbie Mark 5
1892 Courtiere (J.W. Pepper Import) Helicon Eb
1980's Yamaha 321 euphonium
2007 Miraphone 383 Starlight
2010 Kanstul 66T
2016 Bubbie Mark 5
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bisontuba
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Re: Restored Martin Mammoth 6/4 Tuba By M.Wilk
Very nice!!
Mark
Mark
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TubaZac2012
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Re: Restored Martin Mammoth 6/4 Tuba By M.Wilk
Nice man! Glad she's up and running!
Zac Riley
Shoals Community Band
Twickenham Winds
Huntsville Brass Band Contrabass Tuba
Madison Community Symphony Orchestra
York/King/Reynolds Custom Tabor Build Franken York CC
Shoals Community Band
Twickenham Winds
Huntsville Brass Band Contrabass Tuba
Madison Community Symphony Orchestra
York/King/Reynolds Custom Tabor Build Franken York CC
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Mark E. Chachich
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Re: Restored Martin Mammoth 6/4 Tuba By M.Wilk
I have to agree with Frank (Heavy_Metal), "Wow. Just....... wow".
I like to see the worthy old tubas get back in the game!
enjoy,
Mark
I like to see the worthy old tubas get back in the game!
enjoy,
Mark
Mark E. Chachich, Ph.D.
Principal Tuba, Bel Air Community Band
Life Member, Musicians' Association of Metropolitan Baltimore, A.F.M., Local 40-543
Life Member, ITEA
Principal Tuba, Bel Air Community Band
Life Member, Musicians' Association of Metropolitan Baltimore, A.F.M., Local 40-543
Life Member, ITEA
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bort
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Re: Restored Martin Mammoth 6/4 Tuba By M.Wilk
Question -- is it just an illusion, or does the main tuning slide extend past the bottom bow?
I agree with the other sentiments, and will add that in an era of cheapo Chinese horns, it's awesome to see (presumably) a similar amount of money spent on restoration and keeping a classic tuba (and style) alive. I think the tuba world gains a lot from things like this. Congratulations, play it proudly!
I agree with the other sentiments, and will add that in an era of cheapo Chinese horns, it's awesome to see (presumably) a similar amount of money spent on restoration and keeping a classic tuba (and style) alive. I think the tuba world gains a lot from things like this. Congratulations, play it proudly!
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Greg Lecewicz
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Re: Restored Martin Mammoth 6/4 Tuba By M.Wilk
How much was the pleasure?