Re: Re: Re: beijing deyong tubas


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Posted by Mike on August 28, 2003 at 07:53:12:

In Reply to: Re: Re: beijing deyong tubas posted by Alpay ISMAN on August 28, 2003 at 06:51:06:

Hi Alpay, I think the previous poster was joking. Swiss-made tubas are generally much more expensive, and of higher quality than the Chinese tubas. In fact, if you are looking for a decent BBb tuba, but don't have much money, a used King or Conn tuba would be much better than these new Chinese-made horns, and probably less money, too. The King and Conn tubas will certainly be built better, and sound better as well. If you must have a brand new horn, check out Jupiter, Amati, and maybe even Bestler. These are all very playable, built fairly well, and aren't too terribly expensive. Click the "Shops" link in the menu at the top of this page, and follow the links to Baltimore Brass and Dillon music to look at their selection of used instruments. Also browse around the Woodwind and Brasswind for lots of pictures and good descriptions of their new tubas. There is always a fair number of tubas for sale at various internet auctions. But most importantly, don't just buy the cheapest new tuba you can find, it will most likely not play very well at all, and may even fall apart.
Good luck in your search.
Mike


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