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Thanks John! I'll give it a go!

Nice playing, Chris! I like that finish the most of the three (with the satin lacquer). The horn sounds really nice.

Wow! Thank you everyone! I don't think I'dve been aware of these deals! I never really browse tubenet and honestly I never thought anyone would list...

That is some FINE playing, Jeffrey. Thanks for sharing.

Franz, My measurements were made on a postal scale with the horn sitting on a K&M stand. I zero the scale with the stand on the scale. I then put...

If you are a bass clef playing euphonium player, play the notes just like you would on euphonium. Tuba players read concert pitch music for the most...

Have you compared bracing on the 2 horns? Adams keeps the horn pretty clean to aid in vibration. For example, the first valve tuning slide is...

Hi Doug, interesting post that gives me some doubts. My 2007 Besson Prestige 2007 German made registers the following weights: 5,2 kg stock out of...

Well, that's interesting. I wonder what the feel/texture is like. I notice that one of the displayed mouthpieces on the front page definitely had...

Here is a Besson 3+1 compensating for sale on craigslist in Florida - price is $900. Serial number indicates it is a 1967 horn. ...

I need to pick some up next time I am down there, or maybe I'll just order some.

My copy (signed too) arrived today and having listened through a couple, once seriously and once cursorily, I find it remarkable. Effortless...

I have no worry with whether the valves are forward or not, I just want it to play really well! I also saw that Yamaha made several Eb "Euphoniums"...

For many tuba players, something like the Willson/Marzan 2975 seems a good idea since it and the Wessex Festivo both have lean to the left/front...

Best wishes in your search. Let us know what you think after your trip.

So, just to update..... Following everyone’s advice and suggestions, I am visiting a local music store at the weekend to trial a 955, 2056, Neo and...

I just emailed him! This is a good deal!

Hi Dr. White, Lovely work on that excerpt!

I don’t visit TubeNet too often anymore but happen to see a used Yamaha 642 (lacquer) for $2400. From the one picture he shared it looks to be in...

I guess I should also put a headline that I don't care for aesthetics such as lacquer wear or plating wear, or even the few dents. As long as it...

Hi Snorlax! I actually have already been reading all of your very extensive reviews of the horn and am still following those threads. But in this...

Please look at the threads about the DOUBLER from Austin Custom Brass...might just be your cup of tea. Dave, John Morgan, and I have posted reviews...

I'll see if I can get you some today--I'm painting the kitchen today!

Hello Jim, Yes, Steven Walsh has left Yamaha although I believe he is currently testing and exploring other instrument brands. It would be great...

Hi Shawn, I was the one that did the comparison video. What you might have heard is a general comfort level with the horn too, as I have owned the...

Yeah, there isn't much call in a brass band for the extended range. I know that The Devil in the Deep Blue Sea has some low Fs but you could easily...