PT7 & RM50 Photo
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PT7 & RM50 Photo
Thought you would like to see a photo of a B&S PT7 and Rudy RM50 side by side....
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Russ Dickman
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Rudolf Meinl RM50 CC
Rudolf Meinl 4345 Rotary CC
Miraphone 283 "Norwegian Star"
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Re: PT7 & RM50 Photo
Nice!
That RM50 is beautiful. Can only imagine how it plays. Any thoughts about how the two tubas are similar and different?
I should track down an RM50 and re-create that photo?
That RM50 is beautiful. Can only imagine how it plays. Any thoughts about how the two tubas are similar and different?
I should track down an RM50 and re-create that photo?
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Re: PT7 & RM50 Photo
The Rudy is not easy to play on first encounter but if you spend some time to learn what she likes you will be extremely satisfied. Yes, Bloke is right, the intonation is excellent on the 5/4 Rudy and the sound of this Red Brass version is really amazing....The sound of the Rudy is more colorful, muscular and direct than the PT7...I guess you could say that this is the classic German vs American sound debate that we have been discussing over the years...
Russ Dickman
Rudolf Meinl RM50 CC
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Rudolf Meinl RM50 CC
Rudolf Meinl 4345 Rotary CC
Miraphone 283 "Norwegian Star"
http://www.renophil.com
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Re: PT7 & RM50 Photo
I had a Rudy 5/4 CC for three years - best playing tuba I’ve ever owned. Too bad I couldn’t hold it: tuba stands, drum thrones, chairs, piano benches, posture compromises. Was just too wide in the bow to relax with.....
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Re: PT7 & RM50 Photo
That's funny, I was just going to say that both tubas, for how large they are, are actually quite comfortable to me.
And Russ, thanks for the comparisons. Next to that Rudy, anything else will sound "less Germanic." I don't think the PT7 sounds as American as a York or Holton 345, but what the hell do I know.
And Russ, thanks for the comparisons. Next to that Rudy, anything else will sound "less Germanic." I don't think the PT7 sounds as American as a York or Holton 345, but what the hell do I know.
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Re: PT7 & RM50 Photo
This Red Brass RM50 was your tuba I believe!! It has had an interesting history....I had a Rudy 5/4 CC for three years - best playing tuba I’ve ever owned. Too bad I couldn’t hold it: tuba stands, drum thrones, chairs, piano benches, posture compromises. Was just too wide in the bow to relax with.....
Russ Dickman
Rudolf Meinl RM50 CC
Rudolf Meinl 4345 Rotary CC
Miraphone 283 "Norwegian Star"
http://www.renophil.com
Rudolf Meinl RM50 CC
Rudolf Meinl 4345 Rotary CC
Miraphone 283 "Norwegian Star"
http://www.renophil.com
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Re: PT7 & RM50 Photo
OMG, is that my old RM 5/4 ? It must have come via MT, fine player. I miss it: incredible dynamic range and colour. Glad to see it in service. I’m “making do” with a Mirafone 188
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Re: PT7 & RM50 Photo
Yes, via M.T. in Toronto...love this tuba! Huge, but very easy to play, great intonation and sound....and, I can hold it!
Russ Dickman
Rudolf Meinl RM50 CC
Rudolf Meinl 4345 Rotary CC
Miraphone 283 "Norwegian Star"
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Rudolf Meinl RM50 CC
Rudolf Meinl 4345 Rotary CC
Miraphone 283 "Norwegian Star"
http://www.renophil.com
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Re: PT7 & RM50 Photo
Bloke what is the silver hybrid raincatcher you posted? It appears to be in a museum.
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Rudolf Meinl 5/4 CC-Tuba
Dear Russ and friends,
In May 1971 and after bringing Arnold Jacobs and Rudolf Meinl together in Vienna, Rudy and one of his craftsman worked out the first 5/4 CC at his shop in Diespeck. Rudy was just thirty-two at the time, already a master tuba maker. The first instrument was finished in record time; I took this to London, to show to John Fletcher. Compliments to Rudy: the intonation of the instrument was excellent. Rudolf Meinl and I remain good friends to this day.
Bob Tucci
Munich
In May 1971 and after bringing Arnold Jacobs and Rudolf Meinl together in Vienna, Rudy and one of his craftsman worked out the first 5/4 CC at his shop in Diespeck. Rudy was just thirty-two at the time, already a master tuba maker. The first instrument was finished in record time; I took this to London, to show to John Fletcher. Compliments to Rudy: the intonation of the instrument was excellent. Rudolf Meinl and I remain good friends to this day.
Bob Tucci
Munich
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Re: PT7 & RM50 Photo
Thanks for that insight Mr. Tucci!
Russ Dickman
Rudolf Meinl RM50 CC
Rudolf Meinl 4345 Rotary CC
Miraphone 283 "Norwegian Star"
http://www.renophil.com
Rudolf Meinl RM50 CC
Rudolf Meinl 4345 Rotary CC
Miraphone 283 "Norwegian Star"
http://www.renophil.com