Posted by Conn 14K or 20K on November 17, 2003 at 17:26:09:
In Reply to: Re: Best tuba for under $2500? posted by Brad on November 16, 2003 at 13:52:26:
Get a sousaphone. Get a Conn 14K or a 20K. Either one will sound better than any contra, and even with three valves, you'll have a better low register.
There was a reason those horns became overwhelmingly popular, because they were more expensive than equivalent tubas for most of their production lifespans.
They just are good tubas.