Posted by Steve W on February 20, 2003 at 22:32:35:
In Reply to: 5V Rotary Eb- German-Style? posted by Rather not learn F.. on February 20, 2003 at 20:04:47:
I played Eb for 20 years and just bought a used MW46 F two weeks ago.  It took about a week to learn the fingerings.  Except for the low D-Db-C, it's great.  It's the high tuba sound I've been looking for.  If it a "German" F sound you want, get a "German" F.  BTW, I'm keeping my Eb.