Re: I just played


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Posted by Jay Bertolet on January 12, 2001 at 23:17:52:

In Reply to: I just played posted by Joe S. on January 12, 2001 at 22:16:47:

You just described my basic experience with almost every Hirsbrunner tuba I ever picked up and played. Especially the unfocused low G is a very prevalent issue with nearly every Hirsbrunner tuba I have ever played. I know many fine players that really like these tubas so all I can say is that they're not for me. It would seem that our impressions of Hirsbrunners are somewhat similar.

I'd be curious to know if you've tried a Nirschl York copy yet. I can't remember if we talked about it when I bought mine last year but I'd still be curious to know your impressions. My impression of the Nirschl is very similar to what you describe of your experience with the genuine article.

BTW, I wish you the very best of luck selling your King helicon. I REALLY wish I had the extra dough to buy it for myself, it looks like a particularly marvelous instrument. Someone is going to get real lucky...

My opinion for what it's worth...


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