Adams 4/4 vs. 6/4 Tuba in a Video

[kontrabasstuba]

Hello!

Here is my soundcheck of the 4/4 and the
6/4 Adams CC Tuba! I like both
What do you think?

https://youtu.be/E-aO6H6aikI

[Fritztuba]

Daniel,
Both are terrific tubas and sound fantastic and of course, it´s what´s behind the mp that really matters. It´s metal. You make them sound great. I think both have their place in our modern world of tuba playing. An example is that I played a B&S 3198 5/4 sized tuba for 18 years and could do everything with that tuba along with my versatile F tuba. Now, I have a 6/4 Z0 CC tuba but will be getting a 4/4 tuba soon simply because the 6/4 doesn´t cover as much ground as the 5/4 did. I'm glad to see Adams is making the 4/4 rotary tuba that Hirsbrunner made. They're wonderful. Best wishes and enjoy your new instruments.

[circusboy]

I can't disagree with Fritztuba regarding your playing. Otherwise, I'm surprised to say that I prefer the 4/4. It seems more fluid and nimble and maybe easier for you to play. It really sang in the upper register. It was also a bit anemic in the bottom register, though. I expected the 6/4 to shine at the bottom, but wasn't really impressed by it's low end either. The 6/4 sounded a little stuffy to me throughout. FWIW. YMMV.

[kontrabasstuba]

Daniel,
Both are terrific tubas and sound fantastic and of course, it´s what´s behind the mp that really matters. It´s metal. You make them sound great. I think both have their place in our modern world of tuba playing. An example is that I played a B&S 3198 5/4 sized tuba for 18 years and could do everything with that tuba along with my versatile F tuba. Now, I have a 6/4 Z0 CC tuba but will be getting a 4/4 tuba soon simply because the 6/4 doesn´t cover as much ground as the 5/4 did. I'm glad to see Adams is making the 4/4 rotary tuba that Hirsbrunner made. They're wonderful. Best wishes and enjoy your new instruments.

Thank you for your comment! I agree that the B&S is a fantastic instrument! I have played the ZO as well. Not a bad tuba at all. But a bit is missing. That's right...
I wish you a merry Christmas

[kontrabasstuba]

I can't disagree with Fritztuba regarding your playing. Otherwise, I'm surprised to say that I prefer the 4/4. It seems more fluid and nimble and maybe easier for you to play. It really sang in the upper register. It was also a bit anemic in the bottom register, though. I expected the 6/4 to shine at the bottom, but wasn't really impressed by it's low end either. The 6/4 sounded a little stuffy to me throughout. FWIW. YMMV.

Thank you.
I prefer the 4/4 too. I was there again yesterday and they had an "older" model. Closer to the original Hirsbrunner. Fantastic sound. Much more clearer than this one in the video.
Let's practice more on it
I wish you a merry Christmas

[hubert]

Hello Daniel,

Have listened again. On both tubas you sound marvellous. Fine tubas, at least in your hands and with your superior playing.
If you are in a position to buy them both, would be top. You know better than I do, for which purposes to use either of them.
If you have to choose, again I would prefer the 4/4: in my view it seems to offer you maximum possibilities for the expression of all aspects of your oustanding musicianship. It "translates" your "orders" in a great way.
Curious, what your final choice will be.

Best wishes from Holland,
Hubert

[kontrabasstuba]

Hello Daniel,

Have listened again. On both tubas you sound marvellous. Fine tubas, at least in your hands and with your superior playing.
If you are in a position to buy them both, would be top. You know better than I do, for which purposes to use either of them.
If you have to choose, again I would prefer the 4/4: in my view it seems to offer you maximum possibilities for the expression of all aspects of your oustanding musicianship. It "translates" your "orders" in a great way.
Curious, what your final choice will be.

Best wishes from Holland,
Hubert

Good morning Hubert,
I choose the 4/4 CC Tuba
Best wishes and merry Christmas

[hubert]

Congratulations, Daniel. I hope you will enjoy it for a long, long time.
Beste wishes and a Happy New Year,
Hubert