Hybrid ZO 4 piston valve tuba

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Tubaryan12
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Hybrid ZO 4 piston valve tuba

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Question: I've seen a few of the video's of folks playing these tubas. Has anyone here played one and if so what are your thoughts? I see they are available online at Brook-Mays.


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You mean these things? In my estimation, they're by far the best "mini tubas", although in all fairness, they're quite a bit larger than the Wessex or MW ones. Way more tuba-ish sound, much better intonation, and they don't "blow back at you". They come in BBb, CC, Eb and F.


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Oooh, gotcha. Yep, they're OK. I happen to know they're coming out with a CC model as well. (Guess how I know) :teeth:
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Yes, Uncle Beer, I mean the piston one. Thanks for the reply.
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pocket cimbasso
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