We’re playing a 2 hour second line followed by dinner and then a ninety minute set. We’ve been conditioning for it and are feeling strong!

Michigan Mardi Gras can be brutal weather wise, especially in mid February, but tomorrow may hit 50!

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So, I took some more notice at a recent gig, and I'm comfortable with my horn positioning. The first bit out of the gooseneck definitely tends to drop down, so I find I keep my finger or hand on the mouthpiece or bit -- fairly often.

There was some mention of sanding/scoring to provide more ...

Thanks. That helps clarify what I was gleaning from earlier posts. It makes sense, and I think by & large it’s what I’m doing with the exception being that I make contact with my lead pipe fairly often. I’ll give that some observation & attention and make sure that hand is free for beer holding ...

It seems like there's an underlying or overlooked sentiment that it was perceived these players weren't holding their horns in an ergonomic or "suggested" manner. I'm curious about what that "right way" is? I feel like I have decent posture and good physical comfort while wearing a heavy horn (King ...

A related, but somewhat adjacent question. How viable or vibrant is the market for new horns? I don’t have any knowledge about it, but I’d guess it’d be focused on academic and orchestral/symphonic orgs, which I’d assume are buying less.

As for myself and thinking of individual purchases, I can’t ...

Sousaphone cases make wonderful Christmas gifts. They really create drama under the tree!

This is a workhorse system. I've used it for several years, but it's been tucked away underneath a hand-pedal board, so the most noticeable way it's showing its age/wear is the adhesive residue from Temple Audio pedal clips.

Included is a Beta 98H clip on instrument mic, which is excellent. I'm ...

I have a Hercules floor stand and a Wenger wall mount I’d be willing to part with.

DM here or greatlakesbrass @ gmail

I’ll have to check in on pricing if you’d like either.

Unitec Sousaphone in pretty good condition. Happy to negotiate shipping, as it's been a minute since I shipped it and Greyhound isn't shipping anymore. 10% TubaForum Discount!

Listed on Reverb with pictures:

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(Happy to ...