Re: 5 valve Eb's


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Posted by Lee Stofer, Jr. on September 23, 2000 at 15:44:37:

In Reply to: 5 valve Eb's posted by Scott on September 20, 2000 at 22:54:28:

Scott,
It is true that Rudolf Meinl makes an Eb tuba. Rudolf and Rudy, Jr. were working very hard developing a 5-valve Eb in 1994-95, and I tried the prototypes and a finished product at the factory. This is the third instrument built by them incorporating CAD/CAM technology, the first two being the redesigned 4/4 CC and the 6/4 F tuba. The one I played was made of rose brass and was as large, or larger than their 3/4 CC, but was relatively lightweight. The instrument had a dark sound, easy response, and I didn't encounter a single unpleasant note throughout the whole horn. If you are not successful in finding a source to try one, please contact me.
-Lee Stofer


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