Something you don't see every day!

scottw · Post by **scottw** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:15 am

http://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-RARE-C-TUBA-CO ... dZViewItem

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:36 am

... and there's a reason!

UDELBR · Post by **UDELBR** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:45 am

I've got one almost identical to this, and use it relatively frequently in my orchestra gig. Tuning's OK (aided by a whole bunch of extra valves!), and it's a timbre the rest of the brass section enjoy hearing (now and then). Great for Berlioz, Mendelssohn, etc.

Aside from superficial tarnish, this horn looks in pretty good shape. Not a bad buy IMHO.

UDELBR · Post by **UDELBR** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 1:02 pm

Jonathantuba wrote:UncleBeer, having never heard one of these tubas (like I expect most on this forum) I am curious how they sound. Would you describe its sound as tuba or euphonium like?

Well, it's essentially a euphonium in C with a bunch of extra valves, but I use a Roger Bobo tenor tuba 'piece on it (tuba cup, euphonium shank), so it's got a bit more weight than was originally intended (original piece was like an extremely small tenor bone 'piece).

My trombone section is intrepid enough to mess around with different instruments as well. Typically they'd use Courtois when I use the Couesnon. Works great that way!

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 2:58 pm

How is the sound different from a modern compensating euphonium or tenor tuba?

UDELBR · Post by **UDELBR** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:22 pm

Chuck(G) wrote:How is the sound different from a modern compensating euphonium or tenor tuba?

First, I've never heard it played by anyone else, so couldn't objectively comment on it's inherent qualities. Second, I'm not a euphoniumist, and freely admit to approaching the instrument with a more tuba-like concept than a euphoniumist would. Third, while I enjoy learning these odd proto-tuba axes as a tip o' the hat to historical accuracy, I still have to keep up with a modern brass section, so don't mind using the larger mouthpiece and cranking considerably more wattage than this horn was probably used to.

Didn't answer your question, did I?

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:46 pm

In point of fact, I thought it already WAS cut to D, with a C horn added on...

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:24 am

Given its size and valve arrangement, I'd expect that it would be held pretty much the same as a 3+1 configured euphonium; with the weight supported by the right thumb.

UDELBR · Post by **UDELBR** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 2:24 am

tradman wrote:Pardon what may be some really dumb questions: But how do you hold it?

Despite the impression made by the picture, it's actually large enough to sit on your lap semi-comfortably. I've rigged up a strap though.

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 11:45 am

bloke wrote:Cut it to D.

Very old&unusual Tuba / Baritone Tenorhorn in D!

Sounds like someone beat you to it!

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:06 pm

windshieldbug wrote:
bloke wrote:Cut it to D.
Very old&unusual Tuba / Baritone Tenorhorn in D!

Sounds like someone beat you to it!

Anyone else think it's just a very flat Eb alto?

BopEuph · Post by **BopEuph** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:54 pm

Sounds like someone beat you to it![/quote]

Anyone else think it's just a very flat Eb alto?[/quote]

I was just thinking that while looking at it.

Nick

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Kevin Hendrick · Post by **Kevin Hendrick** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:17 pm

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