Posted by Mary Ann on November 24, 2003 at 11:44:38:
In Reply to: Willson Compensating BBb tuba posted by fred young on November 22, 2003 at 21:58:45:
Do a search...there was recent discussion. I played one that is owned by a colleague in a concert band. The valves were reasonably short throw, it was very free-blowing, and I found it easy to play. He was particularly enamoured of the low range. I can't remember if it was 3 or 4 valves, but it was a Willson compensating BBb tuba. There was a post saying the entire thing was "impossible" but that poster was incorrect.
MA