In search of a large orchestral tuba


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Posted by Brian on December 31, 2002 at 09:09:32:

I am a graduate student majoring in tuba performance, with perhaps false aspirations about playing in a major symphony orchestra. None-the-less, I have committed to the degree, the program, and the idea, and one of the things holding me back is the lack of a large CC tuba. I have played the Willson CC, the PT-6, some large Meinl-Westons, and other various tubas. My question is three-fold.
1. Does anybody have any suggestions on other tubas to consider?
2. Does anybody have any preferences on the tubas I have listed(Willson, PT-6)? I have also heard good things about the Meinl-Weston that Russ Dickman is playing.
3. Does anybody know of the availability of any of these at a descent used price?(somewhere around $7,000)

The third part of the question is the one I am most interested in. I am very close to buying a large horn and I need some sources.

Thanks for your help in advance.


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