Posted by Newbe on December 08, 2001 at 12:15:31:
In Reply to: Recreation and relaxation, which Tuba ? posted by Newbe on December 07, 2001 at 18:30:25:
O.K., If we narrow it down to Eb and BBb, which will be easier to blow when I'm 80?  When I get a car I usually keep it until it's ready for the junk yard.  Not too long ago I retired my 1986 Escort.  My purchasing habits are similar for other items, buy them for life... .  So, would the Weril 680 with it's bore diameter of .689 be an easy learn and not require the lungs of a marathoner?  I don't think that me, my family, friends... would be able to differentiate my tone generation with that one compared to a 5k model .....  Good enough for a hobbyist and occasional public player?  Is there a better model out there for that price or a few hundred more?  Silver better than lacquered brass?  How about when playing in the snow flakes?