Triton Needs new F Tuba

Jobey Wilson · Post by **Jobey Wilson** » Sun May 01, 2005 12:58 pm

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Hello all,
Swiss Air killed my B&S Symphonie F on the way TO Lyon (yes, I played on a busted instrument throughout the competition), and I am now searching for a new F...so sad expecially because I dropped over $500 at Osmun Music for Jim Becker (who is AMAZING!) to put my B&S in impeccable condition two weeks prior to departing. I have heard incredible reviews about 2 particular instruments...the new Gronitz rotary F's and the new Miraphone F's. I would truly appreciate any feedback on these or other instruments. Thank you all, and I hope ya'll have much better luck flying with your horns than I have the past 3 years...American Airlines had to replace the bell and leadpipe on my Alexander CC about 2 1/2 years ago.

Alex Reeder · Post by **Alex Reeder** » Sun May 01, 2005 1:10 pm

I am also interested in any information about these tubas. The new Miraphone, I think it is called the Firebird, is that available yet? Can anybody who owns this or the Gronitz tell us about them? Thanks!

MikeMason · Post by **MikeMason** » Sun May 01, 2005 1:33 pm

Jobey, what do you mean by "destroyed" and were you insured? My main horn would have been considered destroyed by nearly everyone when i first acquired it, now it's pretty sweet...

Jobey Wilson · Post by **Jobey Wilson** » Sun May 01, 2005 2:44 pm

"Jobey, what do you mean by "destroyed" and were you insured?"

-Yes, I am insured, and my carrier has been excellent in helping me with the claim. Basically, the horn could be repaired and used as a learning tool (I'm considering donating it to my alma-mater), but will never be suitable, atleast for me, in the professional world...jobey

Tubadork · Post by **Tubadork** » Sun May 01, 2005 10:42 pm

Firebird= AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but it's not out yet and they are still tweaking a few things. Which could mean that it will be even more amazingor they will totally ruin it.

I've played a Gronitz F (piston) and I really like the sound and feel of it. It plays kinda like a Hirshbrunner F, but a little better and I like the sound better.
Both horn would work really well in brass quintet.

Bill Pritchard

Chen · Post by **Chen** » Mon May 02, 2005 5:27 am

Jobey, sorry to hear your loss. Hope you find a good horn.