Re: Meinl Weston Fafner BBb


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Posted by Keating Johnson on October 13, 2002 at 19:40:41:

In Reply to: Meinl Weston Fafner BBb posted by Sam H. on October 10, 2002 at 10:08:45:

I have not checked in due to various things--BUT I bought a Fafner just one month ago, have used it even with faculty brass at Washington State University. Many of you know my Holton, which I bought from Arnold while studying as a masters student, in 1974.

The response, rich low register, orchestral sound and solo possible sounds have all astounded me. My wife, brass faculty and many music school faculty. This is an amazing tuba. Having played large BBb tuba since working with Don Heeren in high school and even subbing for Floyd and others over the years, and my knowledge of the German orchestras---I still have been overwhelmed by the things that the Fafner can do. Stay tuned as I can slowly collect my thoughts, even one month in I am more and more sure of how well this tuba plays.

I wrote a short note to Dave Fedderly about 3 weeks ago, but I still need time to compare and contrast.


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