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New Tuba Day!

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Only took 6 years lol…
Will update after spending some time with it.
Willson 3400S Eb compact.

JJ
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Congrats!
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YES!!! Those things are awesome. Congrats!
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My dream tuba :drool:
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Is this the new 'Gabriel Capet' model Willson Eb?
Looks like a fun tuba :tuba:
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catgrowlB wrote: Sat Dec 06, 2025 10:27 pm Is this the new 'Gabriel Capet' model Willson Eb?
Looks like a fun tuba :tuba:
Yes, although no one can tell me what changed to warrant the name change from the original compact.

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I predict you'll love it. It took me a few months to really develop my sound on it and it just keeps getting better.
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1 Ton Tommy wrote: Sun Dec 07, 2025 6:54 pm I predict you'll love it. It took me a few months to really develop my sound on it and it just keeps getting better.
It’s my first Eb, figured easier on my brain with a trumpet and a flugel in the mix…

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