Posted by Daryl on March 09, 2003 at 00:38:46:
In Reply to: Looking for an excellent sounding Tuba posted by Ben Morris on March 08, 2003 at 22:35:03:
Hey Ben,
>What I would like to have is a BB flat or CC that really sings when it is played. A wonderful golden rich sound with nice resonance. A horn that plays nice full low Gs, and Fs but stays rich and full in the upper register from G below to F above middle C. That F will be mine, oh yes it will be! Sorry Vaugnn Williams moment....sighs.
You can have that without spending a dime! Most of that stuff is stuff that comes from the mouthpiece back, if you catch my drift.
Sounds like you have a good set of priorities for the horn of your dreams! Just try not to be *too* picky - better to have a good solid horn that isn't perfect than not have the absolute perfect horn for you. Play as many horns as you can and have an extra set of ears when you do - feedback from an impartial judge is absolutely necessary. And you're going to love WHATEVER you buy anyway :)
Daryl