Mack Brass _Tubas what is your experience?

[arpthark]

bloke, by my calculations that means...

8 valves!?

Go back to the sax forum, jeez.

[acjcf2]

You can't go wrong with Tom.

[Worth]

Where I got my most favorite horn. Two years in, this thing is a beast and pleasure to play. Enjoyed dealing with as well as learning from Tom, and would do repeat business any time my wife says I can get another Tuba and still remain in somewhat decently held regard LOL

[MaryAnn]

Jeez...how many times do I have to troll this board before I move up to another valve????

Apparently this many will get you five of them...

Something to shoot for. I wonder if we could get a new one added after 6 valves...main tuning slide kicker.

On an older version of this forum, there *was* something after six valves. In the changeover I actually got valves removed. My own personal valvectomy.

[MikeMason]

I've had a few things done to my wiseman. MAW valves,lite stems and bloke buttons, two small leadpipe braces, Velcro strips to keep main slide in place. Pretty satisfied at present. I can always tell I'm happy with a horn when I stop obsessing about similar horns. Now f tubas on the other hand...

[Three Valves]

I've bought two Tubas from Tom (410 and 900 both lacquer) and very satisfied all around! Tom generously took the time to not only answer some technique issues I was having but even outlined a focused practice strategy to successfully overcome them. He is accomplished, approachable, helpful and in no way a Tuba snob. As an amateur I felt most welcome in all respects. Thanks Tom and Mack Brass Rules!

Youtube lessons, tutorials and demonstrations are helpful;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAf3fqbRFrk" target="_blank

I was hoping these and the website and media would be updated.

But I'm not arguing with success!!