Posted by Mary Ann on March 14, 2001 at 09:56:23:
Ok, I took the plunge....today there are two (2) tubas arriving for play test. One is a used 621F, and the other is a new Weril CC. I'm not sure how I'll make a decision; I don't think I have a good mouthpiece for either one. I'm hoping to access a couple of tuba teachers here and have them both play these instruments so I can hear them, and suggest mpcs to use. And of course I'll play each and see how they feel/sound with me at the helm. But I've learned that a pro is much better at assessing a new-to-me instrument than I am, and with less emotional involvement. I already know the F fingerings, so I know I will have a bias with ease of playing on the F. I sort of expect the CC to have a better low end, and the F a better high end, but I could be wrong.
Any other suggestions from people?