Daniel Ridder has a new video on Youtube comparing the following tubas. I found it interesting.
From Facebook:
🇬🇧Today I had the chance to test three impressive Miraphone Kaiser tubas: the 6/4 Siegfried, the 5/4 Hagen, and my new 6/4 Hagen (Model 497). In the video, you can even hear the very ...
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- Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:54 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Daniel Ridder - Miraphone Tuba Test | 6/4 Siegfried vs. 5/4 & 6/4 Hagen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8870
- Sun Oct 26, 2025 11:54 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Pistons vs. Rotors, a simple survey
- Replies: 44
- Views: 17137
Re: Pistons vs. Rotors, a simple survey
I prefer rotory valves for my tuba - especially for removal of water via the water key.
- Fri Sep 12, 2025 8:32 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Found a Gig Bag for my Eastman EBB-562 Tuba
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2323
Re: Found a Gig Bag for my Eastman EBB-562 Tuba
Would that fit a tuba with a length of 40.5 in. I see on the web site it says max length of 40” but I’m wondering if there is a bit of flexibility/give in the fabric to stretch a bit.
The Eastman is 39.76" in length. I think it would but you would be compressing the padding and might have a hard ...
The Eastman is 39.76" in length. I think it would but you would be compressing the padding and might have a hard ...
- Thu Sep 11, 2025 6:10 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Found a Gig Bag for my Eastman EBB-562 Tuba
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2323
Found a Gig Bag for my Eastman EBB-562 Tuba
After being away from community band for over 8 years I was able to join a local Community Band. A couple of years ago I bought a demo Eastman EBB-562 BBb tuba from Dillon Music and have wanted to play in a group. The tuba comes with a wheeled hard case which is quite protective but very heavy so I ...
- Thu Sep 11, 2025 5:49 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Chuck Kerrigan is no longer with Eastman
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6081
Re: Chuck Kerrigan is no longer with Eastman
That is sad to hear. I really like my Eastman Tuba.
- Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:16 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Consignment?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12506
Re: Consignment?
This outta go on the FS forum, but more people will see it here.
Where, in the US, are there stores that accept consignment of tubas? I do not know of one in either Tucson or Phoenix, and it may come to that with these Alexes. I meet with the owner tomorrow with a translator and will get a better ...
- Sun Feb 02, 2025 6:35 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: I want to know the difference between abb481 and abb681 Amati Tuba
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3693
Re: I want to know the difference between abb481 and abb681 Amati Tuba
I used to own a Cerveny 601 Kaiser BBb tuba so this post caught my attention. I found the following thread which may shine more information on your tuba.
I hope it helps.
viewtopic.php?t=6352
I hope it helps.
viewtopic.php?t=6352
- Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:10 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Free Stuff
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9816
Re: Free Books of Other Folks' Material
Thank you for taking the time to format and share. My eyes appreciate it.
- Thu Nov 28, 2024 9:18 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3505
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Special shout out to the people cooking for hours to make a wonderful meal.
Live NOW FOX channel/app is showing whole Parade without commentators or commercials.
So nice to see the bands without someone talking.
Special shout out to the people cooking for hours to make a wonderful meal.
Live NOW FOX channel/app is showing whole Parade without commentators or commercials.
So nice to see the bands without someone talking.
- Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:27 am
- Forum: Repairs & Modifications
- Topic: 1920's Tuba (Besson?) on The Rapair Shop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3991
1920's Tuba (Besson?) on The Rapair Shop
I am a fan of this show on Youtube. Always interesting repairs and sometimes restored older objects with high sentimental value.
They made a third valve for this tuba from brass. I think it is Besson - possibly Eb compensating - judging by the long valves. There are other objects in this episode ...
They made a third valve for this tuba from brass. I think it is Besson - possibly Eb compensating - judging by the long valves. There are other objects in this episode ...
- Fri Aug 23, 2024 1:50 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Storing bell-front tubas
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12434
Re: Storing bell-front tubas
I use the Hercules stand. I had a bell front Mirafone 186. I now use it for my Eastman. Very sturdy and off the ground.
- Fri Jul 26, 2024 12:19 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Mouthpiece questions/experiences/etc.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10118
Re: Mouthpiece questions/experiences/etc.
I have owned a couple of Mirafone 186 tubas in the past. Here are my mouthpiece experiences on them.
Conn Helleberg 120S - it works well. It just felt limiting in the lower register to me.
Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-88+ - great lower register. Takes a lot of air. Sold it to another 186 player ...
Conn Helleberg 120S - it works well. It just felt limiting in the lower register to me.
Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-88+ - great lower register. Takes a lot of air. Sold it to another 186 player ...
- Thu May 09, 2024 11:16 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Luggage Dolly for Non-Wheeled Case
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8855
Re: Luggage Dolly for Non-Wheeled Case
I use a simple moving dolly I bought from Harbor Freight for 12 bucks. It’s a simple wood rectangle with carpeting on each end and pretty sturdy casters. Right now I use a ratchet strap to hold it in place but I may come up with something more elegant. No handle, but a handle kit is available ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:03 pm
- Forum: Repairs & Modifications
- Topic: Hard cases with wheels.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10466
Re: Hard cases with wheels.
Why not keep the padded bag and use one of these https://a.co/d/6cImQEn ?
I used one to move my bell front Mirafone 186 and my Cerveny 601. Once I get into another group I may use it on my Eastman with a gig bag. I like the fact I can pad the bottom and have the bell up. The body is protected by a ...
I used one to move my bell front Mirafone 186 and my Cerveny 601. Once I get into another group I may use it on my Eastman with a gig bag. I like the fact I can pad the bottom and have the bell up. The body is protected by a ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Compact Guitars
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4460
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:27 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Eastman 534 vs the 562
- Replies: 30
- Views: 20160
Re: Eastman 534 vs the 562
I am very happy with mine.
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:11 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: If you can't get in, don't go change your password...yet.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1548
Re: If you can't get in, don't go change your password...yet.
They seem to be back up.
Based on the amount of time for the outage it seems more likely it was a rollout of some sort that was rolled back. Enterprise technology is quite complex at this level. Chances are they will not release the reason for the outage due to security concerns. Meta will not ...
Based on the amount of time for the outage it seems more likely it was a rollout of some sort that was rolled back. Enterprise technology is quite complex at this level. Chances are they will not release the reason for the outage due to security concerns. Meta will not ...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:47 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Hercules DS552B Acquired: I kinda like it.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2981
Re: Hercules DS552B Acquired: I kinda like it.
I love mine. It sets with my tuba in a corner.
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:13 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: WTB cimbasso
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1763
Re: WTB cimbasso
I saw this on Facebook. I am not the seller nor do I have anything to do with the listing. It is on my feed. Hope this helps.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tubaeup ... 626264812/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tubaeup ... 626264812/
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:44 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: New plan for a BBb. (purchased a 601 BBb)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 102377
Re: New plan for a BBb. (purchased a 601 BBb)
yes...You're are considerably taller than I am.
no...I can't tell s--t from looking at a picture.
no...I can't experience playing that tuba from your perspective...
OK...(and I may well be wrong)...
It almost looks as thought (were the instrument held at LESS of an angle than in the picture ...
