And second an appreciation for pictures, but no hurry (nor worries if it is too much effort. I my self am shamelessly lazy these days)

I am glad people are happi.

ps: forum doesn't leave much space to upload pics. I believe usual practice is to host elsewhere and link here, if that is easier or ...

Curious if an eb euphonium is an alto horn? Or if not, how to distinguish them.

https://desmoines.craigslist.org/msg/d/ ... 89456.html

I know this is not quite what you are looking for but, well, you capitalized "Reliable"...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/286795008899

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/lrAAAeSwsAhotLJz/s-l1600.jpg

(if you're still looking, i'll see what i can find, as i vaguely remember seeing some listings that ...

It has the more normal 3rd valve loop. Good for it.

Bump.

Do i have to wait until Tuesday to bump this? Or can i do it now?

Well... bumping it now doesn't keep me from bumping it Tuesday as well. Though maybe the original poster would prefer me to wait for '28 to bump it...

Bump, although i suppose it is no longer 2021...

Bump

I too approve of this thread.

Although i'm too lazy to frame it appropriately.

My childhood signage game (apart from finding the alphabet in order on signage ahead of others on the long drive, was counting all the Wall Drug signs.

About time i finally sort out octaves and string bass fingerings for the fast tuba parts of Hammersmith (and also the other pieces in the concert, too)

Oh, played final (dress?) rehearsal tonight before concert, so really i shoulda done this when we first got the music...

I'm as amateur as they ...

the elephant wrote: Wed Apr 22, 2026 11:04 am That tuba is about as German as Hormel's SPAM.

Where do i get this authentic German spam?

And one with more feedback, if somewhat higher price:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/327108328946

What does MFG stand for? ManuFacturinG? If so, that's almost as bad abbreviating ToWnshiP*.

Didn't know Williamsport had an empire, but theyblook like fine instruments!





*. not that i should condone it, but i totally get just getting making do with the the right starting and ending notes on a ...

aarongsmith wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2026 8:18 am @humBell This may be one that you would be interested in.

Noted.

I will try to follow up soonish, but likely after i pick up the other one still waiting patiently for me.

bisontuba wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2026 10:03 pm ‘Volkwein Bros.’ Pittsburgh, Pa.” on seal on bell.

I been to that store before.

Cool.

I have enjoyed the past decade on the forums. (and a decade and a half on tuba?)

I hope i make up for my comparative youth somehow. Or plan to when i'm not so lazy.

I don't think i've ever been formally impanelled, but i do strive to consider alternative view points, given an opportunity.

As an alternative, Lubbock is perhaps nearer?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/137216421360



For a bit more, but from a new ebay seller.

I never did part with the cerveny...

But i am back here to say i just got an entirely different "class A" cerveny mouthpiece to evaluate.

I played a bit past night on it and liked it, except i grabbed a tuba with too small a receiver, and so played with it sticking out a whole lot.

Now i hope to ...

I am trying to parse the description "pre st. pete"...

My history is a little weak. Was it made there while it was... Leningrad?