Posted by Rick Denney on February 02, 2004 at 14:29:19:
In Reply to: Kalison Daryl Smith Tubas posted by Jm on February 02, 2004 at 14:13:32:
Preface: I've never played one.
The reports I've seen seem to be mostly problems with intonation as being their main fault. Thin brass as part of a design is no fault if it's done right. As reported here today, Gronitzes have thin brass and I don't see anybody complaining about them as a result.
They are sold new in the U.S. by the Tuba Exchange (see shops page of this site).
Rick "who thinks the dealer's reputation may be in part contributing to the instrument's reputation" Denney