Tuba Advice

fatemokid · Post by **fatemokid** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 1:33 am

I was just wondering if anyone has played the Besson 995 or the Conn 52J tubas. I am looking to purchasing my own tuba and any advice would be nice. THanks

Arkietuba · Post by **Arkietuba** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 11:33 pm

I had the oppurtunity to play the Besson 995 this past spring. I really didn't like the overall sound of this horn. It's not that great. There are far better horns in that price range. Try the Mirafone 1291 or Meinl Weston 2155.

JayW · Post by **JayW** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 11:35 pm

I play on a Conn myself. although it is very far from being a standard one.. my best advice would be: The two horn you are looking into have some really great examples AND some really poor examples. Consistency has been a major issue for both manufacturers, so I would make sure to give a good play test. Also, dont limit yourself to just two horns, since the price range would include some other very nice choices (i.e. MW 2145).

best of luck to you

Tubaman485 · Post by **Tubaman485** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:17 am

I have a 995 and one of my best friends has a 52J so I have had the opportunity to play it several times. I like em both. I love my horn alot but I do like other horns too, I think your best bet is to just get 4 or 5 different horns on your face(if possible) and see which one you like the most, everyone is different. Just my one cent.

JB