Posted by SHS Tubamaster on April 25, 2003 at 22:39:11:
In Reply to: king 2341 or meinl winston 25 posted by jack on April 25, 2003 at 21:32:29:
This is not really comparing apples to apples. The King 2341 is a four-valve, front-piston American-style horn, and the 25 is a German rotary horn. They both have their good characteristics, but the 25 is a more consistent horn than the King. The King is cheaper. It all depends on what you want. It doesn't really matter what key of horn you play in college, but if you want a good CC tuba, try the MW 32. I still think that there are better deals for the dollar in BBb tubas, and others will say otherwise, but it all boils down to what YOU WANT, not what we on the board think YOU NEED. Good luck in your endeavours.
SHS"a used 187/188 is a wonderful idea as well"Tubamaster