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Posted by Steve Dedman on August 01, 2001 at 22:52:00:

Joe's post about modified 188's made a question pop into my head. What would happen if someone put, say, a 20" bell on a 186 or a 188, or even an Alex?

Has anyone ever tried it? It seems that 4/4 rotary tubas don't often come with a big bell. Why is that?

Also, while you're at it, can anyone give a direct comparison of playing characteristics (i.e. ease of sound production, "size" of the sound, low register response, projection, "user friendliness") between a 188 and a PT-6?

Thanks,

Steve


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