Dillon 399 F Tuba Opinions
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Nalba531
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Dillon 399 F Tuba Opinions
I'm getting ready for grad school in the fall and am starting to look at F tubas (may be a bit late to the F Tuba game but oh well). The problem I've come across is the price on even the used versions of some of the more popular 'brand names'. I've been looking a lot at Chinese models from Mack and Eastman currently but I was wondering if anyone has tried the F tuba from Dillon Music. The shop is fairly close to where I live and wouldn't mind taking a trip down to try it out. It seems pretty affordable and I've heard great things about their CC tubas. I'm looking for a fairly versatile F tuba but the primary usage would be quintets and solo studying. I don't want to get anything too large either. If anyone has any advice that would push me in the right direction I would sincerely appreciate it. Thanks!
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bisontuba
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Re: Dillon 399 F Tuba Opinions
It is a PT10/PT15 F tuba clone---they have been reviewed here quite favorably. Same as the MACK F /Wessex Strauss F.
Talk to Matt at Dillon Music for his thoughts. Matt will not steer you wrong!
If you are close to the shop, take a trip and try them and the other F tubas out to see what is best for you.
Best of luck.
Mark
Talk to Matt at Dillon Music for his thoughts. Matt will not steer you wrong!
If you are close to the shop, take a trip and try them and the other F tubas out to see what is best for you.
Best of luck.
Mark