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Hi everyone,

Sorry for posting this here (don't have access to the retailer space), but I have just received in for consignment a Besson 969T-2 Silverplated Compensating Euphonium. This is the David Childs model, with the 11.5" bell, immaculate condition. There's one scratch on the bottom bow ...

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A tuba player here in the Vancouver, WA area has a YFB-621 F tuba copy for sale. From a new to me manufacturer in China, this thing is built very well. He brought it over here for a few days to have me check it out, it's a really nice playing example of this model.

https://www ...

Bloke is correct, they are a maker of fine travel cases for a wide range of instruments, including euphonium and tuba. I've not seen one in person, but the people I know who bought them are extremely happy with their purchase and really talk about how protective and high quality they are. Super ...

Hi everyone,

Just saw this on LinkedIn and I thought I'd share with the community. Looks like Wiseman Cases are now owned by JL Smith and CO, owners of Flute World, Altieri Bags, and more. Jeff is a great repair person and a wonderful human being, but he never has come back to making Altieri's gig ...

I have played through the Mars and the Arthur only at this time, I do have another couple coming in soon for trials. I was quite impressed by both of these models. The Arthur has a really open low register for a rotary f tuba, build quality is great on both of them, there's decent amount of room on ...

Hi all,

Thank you to all of you that keep contacting me for things, I really cannot tell you how much I appreciate all of your support! I wanted to let you know that I have just discovered an affordable source for Euro Shank receivers. Many mouthpiece receivers here that say they are Euro shank ...

Where are you located?

You're right, I started with a Kalison Daryl Smith! And the Marzan was both a CC and BBb slant rotor in the studio. Trying to think about anything else that was there at that time, and I'm drawing blanks. It now has me thinking about all the tubas I've had in my life. Good thing I have a store now ...

bloke wrote: Fri Jun 26, 2026 3:23 pm good...but - based on experience - I wouldn't (if doing a build) just start measuring and cutting - fully relying on that chart.

Same here, but it's better than no information. Way too many variables in play to really know what the right answer is.

This might be helpful information:

This may be some useful information:

BBb Tuba 18 ft. open pipe
CC Tuba 16 ft. open pipe
F Tuba 12 ft. open pipe
Eb Tuba 13.5 ft. open pipe
Bb Euph/Tenor Trombone - 9 ft. open pipe
Bb trumpet/cornet - 4.5 ft. open pipe

Tuba tuning circuit lengths:
Valve tubing ...

They are all custom made to order. We take measurements of every instrument. Typically, I am waiting until I get a few orders together to send over, so that we can all save on shipping and tariffs. Many of the Marcus Bonna dealers are doing the same thing.


That's awesome.

If I had a tuba to ...

They are all custom made to order. We take measurements of every instrument. Typically, I am waiting until I get a few orders together to send over, so that we can all save on shipping and tariffs. Many of the Marcus Bonna dealers are doing the same thing.

Hi all,

Thanks for the feedback! Regarding the D rings, they have not been broken on a single case they have made since 2006, ask I spoke with Rafa Stencel today about this. These are made by a long-standing factory in Poland, who has been making these types of parts for over 30 years. The strap ...

Hi everyone,

We just got in our first ever Stencel Gig Bag, and boy are we impressed! I made a video of my thoughts on it, which can be found at:
https://youtu.be/xX5d4cm9txo?si=W46ZF2923DZ7FXNy

Any questions on these, please let me know. Thanks very much!

Yeah, I am putting myself in a corner for sure. My issue with Cronkhite is how they treat their clients. I used them once and hated them. I ended up cancelling my order and going elsewhere. Stencl has gotten even more expensive than Cronkhite believe it or not (I was really disappointed when he ...

You could also look at a Stencel Bag, which are really fantastic bags and made as a custom fit to order. We have ordered some that are about to ship, and plan on doing a full review of it once we receive them.

Greetings everyone,

I have been working very carefully on adding some new repair items to my shop, and I wanted to share my findings with you. Please let me know if you'd like to discuss these or anything else on a project you have in mind.

I know have European shank tuba mouthpiece receivers in ...

Todd,

Nothing wrong with doing it. Make sure the valve slides are all in parallel and plane as well while you're doing this, so you're getting the benefits of the ability to slide pull. I've vented valves on all of my piston tubas and have never had any issue with them!

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/7221t23/

I have bought a lot of brushes from here, and they work really well for what I do with them. I am all for supporting people in the music industry, but I also try to be smart and source things where I don't feel prices are outrageous for what I am getting.