Posted by Different Story on April 24, 2003 at 21:35:40:
In Reply to: neck pain when practicing MW 45S posted by Stefan on April 24, 2003 at 20:01:07:
Any given tuba can fit one person well but cause someone else neck pains.  The neck killer for me was a Mirafone 186 CC.  The cure: a Meinl Weston 2145.  It suits me perfectly (except for the big hand span needed to operate the pistons).