Posted by Lew on December 13, 2002 at 20:30:56:
In Reply to: Re: Height of Besson E flat tuba. posted by Hi! on December 13, 2002 at 04:00:39:
My understanding was that the ball on the bottom was not primarily for protection, but was used to hold the instrument in a marching harness, similar to a flag harness. At least I have seen them used that way. Do you have any more information about that?