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Schilke makes a 51, which is a "normal" (aka smaller) cup than the 51D. According to their site, the 51D is .005 inches smaller than the other 51's...

Hirsbrunner uses Bauerfeind valves, so a Willson should work.

Done.

Hi Doug, I have the thumb screws but need the plastic and dowel pin/screws. That said, the plastic piece appears to be the hardest to find, so...

Thank you, shall look at these!

Between the two, you get one perfect recording! The one from Sail Loft Sounds (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STfy42HYK1w ) is super clean,...

I'll tell him you say hello! So glad to hear that you enjoy! Thanks for listening!!

Mike, Do you need just the plastic belly guard, or do you need the two thumb screws and two flat head screws and metal dowel pin? If you just...

Here’s one possible source- https://www.ebay.com/itm/GENEVA-YORK-PRESTIGE-EUPHONIUM-CLEAR-POLYCARBONATE-BELLY-GUARD-/272632012491

Yes indeed.

I never thought about this, but I guess it’s like reading a Bari Sax part?

A Giddings Kadja is almost exactly this - similar rim size to 51D but 4G esque cup size. It's a very good mouthpiece. A Schilke 52E2 would be...

Thank you for the suggestion! I am not sure. I like the width of the cup. Its the depth of the cup that is my issue. Would the 5D be the same or...

You should get the 5D: if you want to try with a slightly wider rim diameter you could try the 4,5.

I know I'm late to the party but I came up with a solution for my 321 along the lines that Gary mentioned earlier. This is a $14 bike hanger...

Hello One day, many years ago, I was at Dillons Music in North Jersey and met Howard. He was there to get a tuba repaired and we had a nice...

Hello Stephane, On the normal Besson Prestige 2052-2 Euphoniumthere is a stay halfway down the leadpipe which connects the leadpipe to the bell....

It looks like the Monzani MZEP-1150L is $650 right now after shipping and conversion. While the Schiller elite 3+1 is 885$ plus shipping. Is...

Thanks for posting this. I have fond memories of Mr. Johnson's tuba from Taj Mahal's "Tom and Sally Drake", from that album. My condolences to Mr....

Interesting, unique find.

I played bass trombone and went to tuba. My first tuba was a Conn 20J Bell front. Three valve Bb, built like a tank, and heavy . They make the Conn...

Gotcha. It's fun to visit brass instrument factories even if they aren't making instruments you'd want to buy yourself. Lidl is in Brno, I believe. I...