I appreciate the additional insights!

Thanks for the input! I wondered if "it's a clunker" might indeed be the answer... :)

Looking for some advice on my little Kanstul tuba. I've had this horn for about 5 years and when I got it, it felt like a step up from the Olds 099 I had been playing on. It's light, I get a nice tone out of it—it basically does what I need it to do. About 2 years ago, I got myself an Eastman EBB226 ...

I've got a King 2370 sousa with a 26" bell and I'd like a smaller one! It's got a 6.25" collar, if anyone has one laying around, or ideas about where to get one. I've been watching all the usual places (Reverb, Ebay, Craigslist), and reached out to Taylor Music, to no avail. If there's a repair ...