Posted by Helene Kaplan on April 24, 2001 at 07:28:05:
In Reply to: Ceveney 691 vs. 601 posted by Please answer on April 24, 2001 at 06:33:45:
The 601 is larger (5/4); info below is from Amati/Cerveny website. See URL below.
CBB 691-3 V.F.CERVENY BBb Kaiser tuba, 3 rotary valves, bore 21.0mm (.827"), bell 500mm (19.7"), ht. 1060mm, weight 11300g, 4/4 size, lacquer
CBB 691-4 same as CBB 691-3, but 4 rotary valves
CBB 601-4 V.F.CERVENY BBb Kaiser tuba, 4 rotary valves, bore 21.0mm (.827"), bell 500mm (19.7"), ht. 1120mm, weight ca. 11000g, 5/4 size, lacquer
(Also both come in CC.)