York CC tuba at Baltimore Brass

[Mark E. Chachich]

My opinions on a very nice York CC:

I was in Baltimore Brass (a TubeNet sponsor) this past weekend, they have a very nice York CC tuba. This one has excellent intonation and the typical York sound. It is one of the 4/4 size that could be used in anything from quintet to orchestra. If I was looking for a tuba (which I am not) I would seriously consider this one. I have no financial interest in this tuba, it is just a very good tuba that would make someone happy.

best,
Mark

[Mojo workin']

Why is the 5th valve bottom brace soldered directly to the bell/bottom bow joining ring? I would think that it would be soldered to the bell or to the bottom bow. I believe every word Mark has said, though. If I had the money, this is the tuba that fits my sound concept and musical needs (4/4 CC piston American tuba).

[Mark E. Chachich]

I do not know why it was put together like it was. I understand that this type of tuba best fits your sound concept, but you sound VERY good on the tuba you are currently playing!

best,
Mark

[Heavy_Metal]

..... you sound VERY good on the tuba you are currently playing!

+1 and however many zeroes! But I know where you're at though- I've played this York too, and if I was going to switch to CC it would be on my short list (personally, I'd love to have that Miraphone 190, but am not in a position to use it to its full capacity, and anyway I don't have six grand even though that price is way more than reasonable for such a horn- oh wait, they lowered the price- (reaches for the Valium) )

[hbcrandy]

The fifth valve brace on the York tuba to which you refer, is not soldered from the 5th valve tubing to the bell-to-first-branch ferule. The flange on the brace, that appears to be soldered to the bell-to-first-branch ferule has a piece of felt under it to keep in from vibrating when playing. That brace was put there to support the fifth valve tubing while the player's forearm is resting on it. This avoids bends in the tubing an mis-allignment of the fifth valve slides. The brace is only soldered to the fifth valve tubing and resting on the bell-to-first-branch ferule. The fifth valve slides are freely adjustable.

The instrument is really good. I am selling it due to my decreasing playing capabilities and arthritic right hand. The tuba deserves a good home where it will be played for years to come.

[Mojo workin']

The fifth valve brace on the York tuba to which you refer, is not soldered from the 5th valve tubing to the bell-to-first-branch ferule. The flange on the brace, that appears to be soldered to the bell-to-first-branch ferule has a piece of felt under it to keep in from vibrating when playing. That brace was put there to support the fifth valve tubing while the player's forearm is resting on it. This avoids bends in the tubing an mis-allignment of the fifth valve slides. The brace is only soldered to the fifth valve tubing and resting on the bell-to-first-branch ferule. The fifth valve slides are freely adjustable.

The instrument is really good. I am selling it due to my decreasing playing capabilities and arthritic right hand. The tuba deserves a good home where it will be played for years to come.

Thanks, Randy. Actually my question should have been "why is that part of the fifth valve slide soldered at all, since that would render it stationary, unadjustable?"

Having a brace on that part of the slide is a good idea. I remember my arm resting on that part of the 5th slide on a Holton I once owned, and feeling it bend somewhat when I would play.