Re: What BBb Piston Tuba to Buy?


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Posted by I disagree (sort of) on January 12, 2002 at 22:32:28:

In Reply to: What BBb Piston Tuba to Buy? posted by Chris Peffley on January 12, 2002 at 06:39:09:

Respectfully . . . .

I recently also played both the VMI 3301 and the King 2341. BOTH horns are very good BBb tubas, and you won't go wrong with either one. I preferred the slightly more focused core of the 3301 to the King. I also liked the nickle-silver tubing throughout the horn -- a feature missing on the King. I even think the 3301 may have a rose-brass lead pipe.

I'd give a slight edge to the 3301, based on quality of materials, and a slightly stronger/more focused sound. If you find a generous sales person, it won't cost much more than the King, either.

Steve Inman
Kokomo, IN



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