Coolwind Tuba: Clone of? Fitting case?

[Ulli]

Is the Coolwind tuba a clone of an other tuba, and which case fits for this instrument? The associated gig bag is only a camouflage...

[Ken Crawford]

Gig bags for those come in a 15 pack.



http://www.walmart.com/ip/Glad-ForceFle ... t/22733751" target="_blank

[ndh3425]

Gig bags for those come in a 15 pack.



http://www.walmart.com/ip/Glad-ForceFle ... t/22733751" target="_blank" target="_blank

DANG THAT WAS TRUE

[Ulli]

Gig bags for those come in a 15 pack.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Glad-ForceFle ... t/22733751" target="_blank" target="_blank

Very witty.

[Ken Crawford]

Gig bags for those come in a 15 pack.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Glad-ForceFle ... t/22733751" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank

Very witty.

Just funnin around...

[tubasaz]

Are you sure they are large enough ? 39 gal ? Shouldnt it be like 60 gal ?

[tubasaz]

please...

...No one post any pictures of the "hard case".

[arpthark]

please...

...No one post any pictures of the "hard case".

https://www.katom.com/028-34505023.html ... aQod1bMEUg" target="_blank

[tubasaz]

Anyone tested these plastic tubas ? They seem marketing them "just for kids" (parenthesis and with respect because I feel that a musical instrument given to a kid should be a usable one with a good sound - not any toy).
But how coolwind/tiger tubas sound and how their real durability and musical usability ? I feel that with about 1500USD one should get a usable tuba - one can buy a good-sounding Chinish tuba with some 2000USD so plastics price is near that. At least partial 10th should be possible and in tune or pref to 12th partial. And false-pedals should also sound a 4-valve tuba to be useful (conc price). And I am worried about those (plastic!) rotary linkages... possibly there are metal enough... (?).. they seem weak and fragile ...
BTW: I recently bought a Tromba plastic trumpet for "real fun" but found it to be a usable for quite many purposes. A bit expensive it still was, however.

[S.G.F.]

I've had very quick play tests of 2 separate tiger tubas, found them to be surprisingly good. Super solid low register, solid feel to the valves and also a great range. I think they're a great B flat tuba. I still think they're a bit expensive though, compared to the other tiger brass instruments. (4 times the cost of the euphonium for example)

Only played 1 particular brand of chinese tuba, and after having bent the rotor arms with 2 fingers, I'm not shelling out anytime soon.

[Ulli]

Anyone tested these plastic tubas ? They seem marketing them "just for kids" (parenthesis and with respect because I feel that a musical instrument given to a kid should be a usable one with a good sound - not any toy)....
...I am worried about those (plastic!) rotary linkages... possibly there are metal enough... (?)

I bought a black one last days for 889 Euro. Sure, that price was an error: All sellers in Germany sell for 999 Euro. Half an hour after my order, my seller increased the price on 999 Euro, too.

it is a really good sounding, big horn, and also good in tune.
Not good: The seam of the lead pipe was not glued- thus open.
The inner valves, casting and rotors, are metal.
I think, the Coolwind is not suitable for children: Not to heavy, but to big.
I dont know, how demageable the ABS plastic will be.

Therefore I asked for a suggestion for a fitting case.
But in this board I find only tomfooly answers.

Ulli

[Three Valves]

....in this board I find only tomfooly answers.

Ulli

Some of us prefer monkeyshines, thank you.

[tubasaz]

Please tell more. Manufacturer ? Or is it your custom design ? Why you have that ? Usage ? How it do in band ? Or just curiosity and a chance to have one ?
Plastics is not my favor but sure it has light weight. And fact is that plastics is permanently effecting our (childrens) lifes.

[Three Valves]

...and it they make sousaphones out of fiberglass they could make tubas out of it.

[tubasaz]

Yep. Checked youtube videos. The tuba seems to sound. Might been needed some very specialized plastics work. Not everymans job.

[pjv]

Plastic instruments=
they can sound anywhere from terrible (like any horn) to very nice.
I find that they don't blend as well other brass instruments. I personally have to work harder in trying to get the same feel out of it (without succes).
If you are basically the "bassist" this all doesn't have to be a problem because of your function in the music.
-Pat

[edsel585960]

I have a Tiger. It plays in tune but it does not sound as good as a brass horn. I find it's an all or nothing thing with volume. It is fun to play once you get used to it. Would I recommend it for children. NO. Number one a lot of kids are hard on horns and the plastic wont take abuse. Second it takes a lot of air to get adequate volume and decent intonation. If I'd paid full price for it I'd kick myself but I picked it up 2nd hand so I'm happy with it for what it is. Would I repeat the purchase. No.

[Three Valves]

Gig bags for those come in a 15 pack.



http://www.walmart.com/ip/Glad-ForceFle ... t/22733751" target="_blank" target="_blank

You bet I'm sorry, sorry I didn't get that zinger in first!!