Studied trumpet in 1954-1955 with:
Hyrum Lammers, Hollywood film studio bass trombonist
Robert Fleming, lead trumpet, Disney studio orchestra
Studied trumpet in 1965 with Donald Reinberg, principal trumpet San Francisco Symphony
In 1990 had a few lessons on tuba with Peter Wahrhaftiq, SF freelancer ...

I have owned six different Miraphones and all have had good valve action. The very best valves, however, were on my circa 1995 Cerveny 601-5MR 5/4 CC. Lightning fast, smooth, and quiet. I don't know what company built those valve sections.

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William Bill Bell did the recording, according to an AI search.

Ace


Bell was playing in Cincinnati during that time so I don't really think that's accurate. (Per usual when asking AI anything tuba-related.) I don't think Bill Bell had any connection to Paul Whiteman's groups.
I did another ...

William Bill Bell did the recording, according to an AI search.

Ace

Wonder if this is made in the same factory as the Packer BBb.

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I don't know the answer to your question, but some years ago I read ...

Wasn't there some poor soul that played his tuba for years outside of athletic events in Seattle and got beat up by some reprehensible thugs, losing his life therefrom?

Ace

Dave Fedderly told me many years ago that serious orchestral players playing a bass trumpet part used instruments made by Thein. I see there presently is a Thein bass trumpet for sale on the board here.

Ace

Please, do yourself a favor and buy a Jupiter or Packer if that's what you really want. My experience with Laabs is that Schiller instruments are sold as-is with no warranty. You will be SOL, as I have been, if there's a problem.


I hope there are people who have been thoroughly pleased with ...

tclements wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:43 am Over the years, my students have had the best results with the good ol' Bach 4G, on the compensating euphoniums. Try it before spending a ton of dough.

Yes, indeed. I even used a Bach 3G on my Czech euphonium.

Ace

UncleBeer wrote: Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:44 pm I've got masses tomorrow at 3, 5, 7, carol service at 11pm, and midnight mass. Need coffee already.

WOW. That is the wildest,busiest schedule I have ever seen.
Ace

Joe, do you have a JP double horn with mechanical linkage and Geyer wrap? If so, what's the model number and what's your very best price? Please shoot me an email if you can't post your price here. (Factor in shipping to Berkeley CA 94707 in San Francisco Bay area.)

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Re "use of air" theme, I agree that a ton of air does not solve all problems. However, I feel that air FLOW is very important; i.e., keep the air flow constant to whatever extent is necessary to support the phrase and melodic line. Sometimes that can mean a slow, warm air flow. Sometimes it can be a ...

Top photo: Looks as if the main is about to slide completely out and drop on floor.

Ace

jtm wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:38 pm

Dents Be Gone! wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 10:53 am Curious bell ferrule situation and I’m thinking that’s not a flat whole step 5th.

Right. Looks just like the flat 2 whole steps on my 188.

I had an old Miraphone 186 from the 60's or 70's that a had a two whole-tone drop on the fifth. Messed with my mind doing the Snedecor. Ha.

Ace

Nice photo. And, let those shined shoes be a lesson for us all. Slick.

Ace

Situation: Two tubas, identical, EXCEPT one has nickel silver inner and outer slide tubes and the other has brass inner and outer slide tubes. Question: What should be the percentage difference in prices?

Ace

Very scary experience, especially just before a performance!

Ace

I owned a Weril 3/4 CC. Terrific horns, light weight, good intonation, and a sweet voice beyond belief. Built like a tank. Low C# seemed to be nonexistent even with slide pulls. But, how often, if ever, is that note called for.

Ace

I owned a Weril 3/4 CC. Terrific horns, light weight, good intonation, and a sweet voice beyond belief. Built like a tank. Low C# seemed to be nonexistent even with slide pulls. But, how often, if ever, is that note called for.

Ace

I didn't have those brain farts with fingerings about 20 years ago, before more than one severe event that had lasting brain effects. I feel lucky that I'm given opportunities to play where the occasional fart isn't a disaster.


Mary Ann, I am impressed with your ability to play so many ...