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by thedancingsousa
Mon May 11, 2026 5:38 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FS/FT Eastman 836
Replies: 4
Views: 1042

Re: FS/FT Eastman 836

Bump for price drop, still interested more in trades
by thedancingsousa
Sun May 10, 2026 4:33 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Who was your teacher?
Replies: 64
Views: 16649

Re: Who was your teacher?

In grade school I took lessons with a euphonium player and music teacher named Atticus Hensley, who probably had the most impact on me. I studied with Winston Morris at Tennessee tech in undergrad, and then Dennis Askew at UNCG in grad school. I've taken lessons here and there with others, but those ...
by thedancingsousa
Sat May 09, 2026 10:21 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Meinl Weston Plastic Valve Guides
Replies: 0
Views: 65

Meinl Weston Plastic Valve Guides

Is there any good, drop-in replacement for these? The ones on my 2250TL for the 3rd and 4th valves rotate out of alignment when I try to reinstall the valves after oiling unless I manage to align them perfectly, causing the valves to stick until I've pulled them out, made them vertical, and slid ...
by thedancingsousa
Wed Mar 25, 2026 9:58 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Trial a set of maw valves
Replies: 5
Views: 515

Trial a set of maw valves

I really wish there was a way to trial a set of MAW valves. I know they aren't a magic bullet that will solve all problems, but I do wonder how they'd impact the low range and flexibility on my Eastman 836. I just don't want to blow 1250 if I end up not looking them out not thinking they make a ...
by thedancingsousa
Fri Mar 13, 2026 9:49 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FS/FT Eastman 836
Replies: 4
Views: 1042

FS/FT Eastman 836

Hey everybody,

I'm entertaining the idea of trading or selling my Eastman 836, but mostly interested in selling.

I love my horn, especially following the modifications it received from Matt Walters. This was one of the first batch of this horn in the states, bought from that first batch of 4 at ...
by thedancingsousa
Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:54 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Paid a visit to CHI Brass, this weekend
Replies: 4
Views: 548

Re: Paid a visit to CHI Brass, this weekend

I met Ian down at the army workshop this year. Great guy! Sold me on a cooley 3. He had a really strong assortment of mouthpieces for me to try and really helped with finding which worked best.
by thedancingsousa
Wed Feb 25, 2026 12:28 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What was your favorite horn in the elephant room at the army workshop?
Replies: 45
Views: 4932

Re: What was your favorite horn in the elephant room at the army workshop?



Second place would be a close race between the Siermann Arthur F (I think? The silver f they had) and the 2250 buffet brought along.


6 valve rotary F - Arthur
5 Piston valve F - Mars

Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! Still trying to keep these model names straight myself ...
by thedancingsousa
Mon Feb 23, 2026 6:58 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What was your favorite horn in the elephant room at the army workshop?
Replies: 45
Views: 4932

Re: What was your favorite horn in the elephant room at the army workshop?

I was actually really excited to play it. Honestly, it just didn't feel good to me. The rotors felt pretty loose to my hand, and the size of sound didn't match the size of the horn. Maybe that will get sorted before production, though. The California F they feature now is very different to my ...
by thedancingsousa
Sat Feb 21, 2026 7:15 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What was your favorite horn in the elephant room at the army workshop?
Replies: 45
Views: 4932

Re: What was your favorite horn in the elephant room at the army workshop?

That Willson felt like such a monster. Every note spoke so well and felt so solid.
by thedancingsousa
Sat Feb 21, 2026 12:12 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What was your favorite horn in the elephant room at the army workshop?
Replies: 45
Views: 4932

Re: What was your favorite horn in the elephant room at the army workshop?

Second place would be a close race between the Siermann Arthur F (I think? The silver f they had) and the 2250 buffet brought along.
by thedancingsousa
Sat Feb 21, 2026 12:11 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What was your favorite horn in the elephant room at the army workshop?
Replies: 45
Views: 4932

What was your favorite horn in the elephant room at the army workshop?

So far, of what I've tried, I really loved the smaller Willson Eb that Baltimore Brass brought along. The 3400s I think? That thing puts out an incredible sound, although being a little awkwardly shaped. I think I would've liked it even more if I had any idea how to play Eb tuba, but I managed to ...
by thedancingsousa
Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:14 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD: Olds O-99 3v BBb $600
Replies: 6
Views: 803

Re: FS: Olds O-99 3v BBb $600

My goodness how I wish I had 600 dollars right now. So close and yet so far.
by thedancingsousa
Fri Jan 09, 2026 10:19 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD FS: Mr. P 6.5 Signature
Replies: 2
Views: 457

SOLD FS: Mr. P 6.5 Signature

For sale is this Mr. P 6.5 Signature. Light insertion marks from me using it for a week or two while deciding on mouthpieces. This is a wonderful example of the 65 style mouthpiece, and I liked it a lot. It was the winner for me, in fact, until a dark horse came into the picture.

They go for $150 ...
by thedancingsousa
Wed Dec 17, 2025 11:47 am
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: Rudy 5/4 F
Replies: 7
Views: 639

Rudy 5/4 F

There's one you don't see every day.

https://www.baltimorebrasscompany.com/p ... -tuba.aspx
by thedancingsousa
Thu Dec 11, 2025 9:20 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Miraphone 181 Family Discussion
Replies: 28
Views: 5206

Re: Miraphone 181 Family Discussion

My one big experience with the Elektra was overwhelmingly positive. So much so, in fact, I still think about it quite often. At the time, I actually wasn't a fan of how easy it felt. I remember thinking, "it feels like this horn is playing me. Everything is so effortless." That sensation made me ...
by thedancingsousa
Tue Dec 09, 2025 1:43 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Mouthpiece recommendations
Replies: 2
Views: 244

Re: Mouthpiece recommendations

Thank you for the offer! I have been down that way a couple times, but not often. I'll definitely keep it in mind!
arpthark wrote: Tue Dec 09, 2025 1:34 pm If you're ever down in CT, I have the full Sellmansberger Solo line and all the different back bores as well as a few rims that you're welcome to try out. I really like those.