Posted by Klaus on October 11, 2000 at 17:30:52:
In Reply to: 981 vs. 983 posted by ZKL on October 11, 2000 at 16:59:03:
First of all: Both are very fine tubas!
The main bore is the same, .689, on both models.
The 983 has a narrower bell. And due to the longer leadpipe with a slower increase of bore it has a more resistant feel with a lighter sound.
The more open feel and the larger/darker sound made me choose the 981, which I have not regretted, as it is what I was, and still am, after.
Klaus