Posted by Graham Smith on December 16, 1999 at 20:09:36:
In Reply to: Re: Old Conns vs new large BBb Tubas posted by Leland on December 16, 1999 at 00:47:31:
Fact is, Leland, that I feel like Rip Van WInkle waking up in Tubaland,
except that it's been 30 years since I was involved in this field
with any regularity, not 20 like Ol' Rip.
You pose a great question.
The only horn I really was familiar with was the 25J in college, which
I was assigned to play when it was brand new out of the crate. and
played it for another 4 1/2 years. The other guys played "Brand B" -
Bessons, which seemed like good horns but not nearly as HUGE.
I appreciate your comments about the St. Pete. Never have actually
seen one. I suppose the thing to do is to keep a weather eye out
for another 25J.
Anyone else have ideas about a good LARGE BBb compensating horn?
Or should I look to get a CC and learn a new horn?
Thanks!
Graham