Re: Bb or CC for college


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Posted by Jim on March 26, 2003 at 17:31:50:

In Reply to: Bb or CC for college posted by Aaron P. on March 25, 2003 at 18:18:01:

First off - CC tubas have a much better resale than BBb's. My Yamaha 641 was purchased for me in highschool for about $6000. When I bought my Miraphone 186CC I got only $2000 for it. I paid about 4500 for my 186 5v new and, although I would never sell it (it's a gem!) I believe i could sell it for no less than 3800.

If you play in orchestra, you definitely need a CC. If for no better reason, then because it's much easier to play in the 'orchestra keys' (G,D,B etc...) on a CC than on a BBb. CC tubas are also better intune with the orchestral ensemble as well.

Something that I noticed when I made the swich is that every CC tuba I played responded better than the BBb and fracking was something that nearly disappeared.

Hope this is something you can use to help with your decision.
Jim



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