What is this a clone of?

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What is this a clone of?

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Hi-
Is this a PT-16 clone??? It is not a Wessex Brahams, and not the old 6v JinBao F...

http://www.jimlaabsmusic.com/band-orche ... 10755.html" target="_blank
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I noticed it yesterday, and I have sent them an email about it, I will post what they reply when I get it. Im curious how it plays, it appears to be a PT9/12/16 clone and similar to a Wessex Strauss with the 6th valve.
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Re: What is this a clone of?

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This looks to be the same instrument:
http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_fireball_gm_ftuba.htm" target="_blank
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I'll take two. One to play and one for parts! :D
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Email requesting more information turned into "it's a great horn, you will be impressed with the quality" not helpful... next email is asking for the specs and such.
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I'd wait until a more reputable distributor carries it. Jimlabbs customer service is non existent. In reply for the specs they'll just tell you that it's an f tuba made of BRASS, with six valves.
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Re: What is this a clone of?

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cjk wrote:This looks to be the same instrument:
http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_fireball_gm_ftuba.htm" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
Whoa, they cloned the Thomann! :shock: :P
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