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by TheBerlinerTuba
Fri Aug 07, 2026 5:34 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: contrabass tuba quartets
Replies: 7
Views: 5409

Re: contrabass tuba quartets

Gunter Kochen's „Sieben Miniaturen für vier Tuben“
by TheBerlinerTuba
Mon Aug 03, 2026 1:20 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: DIY Brass Instrument Repair: how to remove stuck mouthpiece rims/shafts
Replies: 5
Views: 4226

Re: PSA: how to remove stuck mouthpiece rims/shafts


@TheBerlinerTuba , what mouthpiece is that?


As BramJ mentioned, these are Windhager modular mouthpieces. Over the past 20+ years they have become quite well known and well regarded in Europe. The sheer number of options is honestly staggering. The facebook page is quite active in case anyone is ...
by TheBerlinerTuba
Sun Aug 02, 2026 3:42 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: DIY Brass Instrument Repair: how to remove stuck mouthpiece rims/shafts
Replies: 5
Views: 4226

DIY Brass Instrument Repair: how to remove stuck mouthpiece rims/shafts

Hello everyone,
I made a short PSA on how to safely remove stuck mouthpiece rims/shafts:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJAnydmQF2g

Cheers,
TheBerlinerTuba
by TheBerlinerTuba
Mon Jul 27, 2026 1:48 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Schuster Berliner Tuba in F for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 4396

Schuster Berliner Tuba in F for sale

I'm selling my Schuster Berliner type F-Tuba.
It was made sometime between ca 1880 and 1890.
You can read more about the tuba here:
https://brassandpipes.wordpress.com/2022/07/

It has 5 rotary valves and is a 2+3 Berliner style set up and has a nice raw brass patina. It tunes to F at 440Hz and ...
by TheBerlinerTuba
Mon Jul 27, 2026 7:26 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: ca.1970 Weltklang/B&S F-Tuba model 92 for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 4218

ca.1970 Weltklang/B&S F-Tuba model 92 for sale

For sale my 1970 Weltklang/B&S F-Tuba model 92

Unlackered original condition with 4 rotary valves. It has some dents of love in the outer bows and on the leadpipe/4th valve tubing.
Valves have excellent almost new compression and the linkages are quiet.
Selling due to non use. It's a nice tuba, but ...
by TheBerlinerTuba
Mon Jul 13, 2026 12:17 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: new Video from the Lidl company
Replies: 8
Views: 5651

new Video from the Lidl company

The new video from the Josef Lidl company.

Just to preface: I do not work for Lidl or for any other factory and I find the tuba video at the end is peaking the mic levels a bit...

However, I was recently at the Lidl factory to try their new tubas and I found the Moldau F-Tuba to be as good as the ...
by TheBerlinerTuba
Mon Jun 22, 2026 3:23 pm
Forum: Retail & Repair Marketplace
Topic: The Berliner Tuba Helleberg replica Model BT-H.
Replies: 25
Views: 99691

Re: The Berliner Tuba Helleberg replica Model BT-H.

I have a couple Sidey mouthpieces here with me right now. The "standard" version is ever so slightly larger in cup volume than the Conn or my Helleberg replica and the rim has a very sharp bite which I appreciate, but is also not quite like the original 1970s Conn versions. I would describe it as an ...
by TheBerlinerTuba
Mon Jun 22, 2026 3:16 pm
Forum: Retail & Repair Marketplace
Topic: The Berliner Tuba Helleberg replica Model BT-H.
Replies: 25
Views: 99691

Re: The Berliner Tuba Helleberg replica Model BT-H.

Sorry arpthark, but I have no idea. The tariff costs for you all keeps changing so its hard to say :smilie5:
arpthark wrote: Wed Jan 14, 2026 9:50 am @TheBerlinerTuba, what is current pricing for USA customers with tariffs, etc.?
by TheBerlinerTuba
Mon Jun 22, 2026 3:14 pm
Forum: Retail & Repair Marketplace
Topic: The Berliner Tuba Helleberg replica Model BT-H.
Replies: 25
Views: 99691

Re: The Berliner Tuba Helleberg replica Model BT-H.

Hi Porky,

you are in luck as I just finished the next round of Hellebergs and a few WD3 as well.

For any further questions, please write me at:

mail(at)berlinertuba.com

Cheers!
TheBerlinerTuba
by TheBerlinerTuba
Tue Jun 16, 2026 4:17 am
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: VMI CC-Tuba for sale in Markneukirchen
Replies: 1
Views: 2174

VMI CC-Tuba for sale in Markneukirchen

Posting for a friend in Markneukirchen. Excellent CC-Tuba in good condition.

https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/ ... 37-74-6993
by TheBerlinerTuba
Wed Feb 18, 2026 3:50 am
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: That Time I Cut a 186 from BBb to CC…
Replies: 25
Views: 23601

Re: That Time I Cut a 186 from BBb to CC…

Hello Elephant,

bravo again for your excellent work with attention to detail.

If you ever decide to vent rotary valves again, here are a few small tips.

1. Drill the vent hole either higher or lower into the casing. That way you can use a larger hole without the need for perfect valve bumper ...
by TheBerlinerTuba
Mon Feb 16, 2026 12:45 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: .
Replies: 27
Views: 30799

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by TheBerlinerTuba
Mon Feb 09, 2026 1:21 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Cerveny 686 Fourth Slide Lengthening Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 9517

Re: Cerveny 686 Fourth Slide Lengthening Advice

Hello daktx2,

I modified a customer' horn with this issue a couple years ago.

I removed all of the original tubing and copied the layout of a B&S PT3/PT6 etc.

It was more work, but the end result was remarkable. The tuba had a significantly more open low range and the 4th slide could be used on ...
by TheBerlinerTuba
Mon Feb 09, 2026 1:15 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: About pitch issues on old instruments
Replies: 13
Views: 5208

Re: About pitch issues on old instruments

Hello Mary,

for your reference, here is what the original looks like.

All the best,
Berliner Tuba
by TheBerlinerTuba
Sun Feb 08, 2026 10:22 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: About pitch issues on old instruments
Replies: 13
Views: 5208

Re: About pitch issues on old instruments

Hello Mary,

I see Helikons from this maker in my workshop quite often and I believe your leadpipe is far longer than when the instrument was new.
Also there are quite a few of them still out in the world so don’t feel too bad about modifying it.

Good luck and all the best,
Berliner Tuba
by TheBerlinerTuba
Wed Jan 14, 2026 9:18 am
Forum: Retail & Repair Marketplace
Topic: The Berliner Tuba Helleberg replica Model BT-H.
Replies: 25
Views: 99691

Re: The Berliner Tuba Helleberg replica Model BT-H.

Hello everyone, I hope your 2026 is beginning well.

I've just finished another batch of Helleberg replicas and a few Orfeo WD3 replicas as well.
Most have been sold, but there are a few left and if anyone is interested, please let me know.

All the best for 2026!

TheBerlinerTuba
by TheBerlinerTuba
Mon Dec 29, 2025 9:19 am
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: B&S PT-3P parts
Replies: 1
Views: 1448

Re: B&S PT-3P parts

Hello chrismtb,

I'm hopefully right in that someone in the USA can help you out. If not, write me at mail@berlinertuba.com and I'll get it sorted for you.

All the best from Berlin,
TheBerlinerTuba