Posted by dp on January 24, 2004 at 17:36:24:
In Reply to: Looking to buy a 6/4 tuba posted by Michael Stephan on January 24, 2004 at 09:14:39:
the Yorkbrunner and 2165's have their following, and whichever you wound up with would likely suit you well (unless you somehow selected a bowser of a 2165, they are not rare)
Might I suggest you call LowBrasswerks about the Gronitz PCK? I've heard nothing but great things about them, and the Gronitz tubas I have seen show really fine workmanship. If you get one that's silvered it'd be just as pretty as the HB 50, less expensive than the 2165, and if you get a good one could well be a better instrument than either!
If I didn't already have a big horn, I'd seriously check them out, perhaps you should too!
Best,
Dale Phelps
Boulder CO