Posted by Joe S. on March 11, 2000 at 01:04:02:
I think that I like the idea of a "4/4+" DD tuba (what? maybe about 14 1/2 feet long + valves) with a 4+1 or 4+2 set-up, and about the size of a Mira-188.
Maybe that length would be the best "cross-over" bass/contrabass "all-around" instrument. (Imagine how much fun it would be to play Verdi, Sibelius II, Brahms, the Frank, or Carl Orff - for that matter, on a DD. How about the "Malcomb Arnold" quintet?)
I guess, however, that playing stuff in Bb and Eb would be a bit of a pain...
...but it would sure keep you "fresh".
;^)