Posted by Chuck(G) on May 03, 2001 at 10:01:25:
In Reply to: Looking for tuba... posted by Chris R on May 02, 2001 at 16:34:11:
The YBB 321's not bad and neither is the price, but it is a bit awkward to hold and quite heavy. If you like big top-action instruments, you may want to look for an old 3+1 Besson Imperial BBb compensator--same proportions, but a better playing instrument. They can often be had for very reasonable prices.
You may want to hang onto your money a while longer and see what else turns up. $2500 for a used Miraphone 186-4U BBb in good condition is not that unusual and you'd have a horn that's a easier to hold.