186 for Trad. Jazz

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bisontuba
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Re: 186 for Trad. Jazz

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jimgray wrote:Of course, 186 BBb tubas can also be quite wonderful for this purpose.
I just bought a very nice one from 1961 - 4v.
Very light, thin, responsive.

I played it on a Cocek (Balkan brass) gig last night and it was really great.
Anyone who rules out BBb is missing out on something special, imo.
You have a sweet pair of vintage horns.
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Re: 186 for Trad. Jazz

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I want one!
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