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by bisontuba
Tue Apr 28, 2026 4:37 pm
Forum: Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
Topic: Tuba Tuesday: De Prins, BB flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1930
Replies: 2
Views: 44

Re: Tuba Tuesday: De Prins, BB flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1930

peterbas wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2026 3:01 pm
bisontuba wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2026 1:55 am Comments:

“L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE” on seal with coat of arms on bell. “Solist / * / De Prins Gebr / GEBREVETEERD / ANTWERVEN / BELGIE 20837” on second valve.
Typing error

ANTWERVEN must be ANTWERPEN
Vince must have not had his reading glasses on.
...good catch :thumbsup:
by bisontuba
Tue Apr 28, 2026 1:55 am
Forum: Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
Topic: Tuba Tuesday: De Prins, BB flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1930
Replies: 2
Views: 44

Tuba Tuesday: De Prins, BB flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1930

Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a De Prins, BB flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1930.

Serial #: 20837

Bell Diameter 16 7/8”, Bore Size .661, Height 37”.

Comments:

“L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE” on seal with coat of arms on bell. “Solist / * / De Prins Gebr / GEBREVETEERD / ANTWERVEN / BELGIE ...
by bisontuba
Tue Apr 28, 2026 1:54 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: The Perfect Tuba
Replies: 3
Views: 181

Re: The Perfect Tuba

bort2.0 wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 10:08 pm
bisontuba wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 8:40 pm Just finished the book THE PERFECT TUBA. Interesting read....thoughts from others who have read this?
Not yet, but it's on my radar.

Who was the person "who tried to corner the nation's tuba market."?

Fred of Custom Music
by bisontuba
Mon Apr 27, 2026 8:40 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: The Perfect Tuba
Replies: 3
Views: 181

The Perfect Tuba

Just finished the book THE PERFECT TUBA. Interesting read....thoughts from others who have read this?
by bisontuba
Mon Apr 27, 2026 8:00 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Three Decades of the Freak Jury
Replies: 53
Views: 1624

Re: Three Decades of the Freak Jury

Whatever....I think it turns off A LOT of potential new folks...but so be it....
by bisontuba
Mon Apr 27, 2026 7:10 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Three Decades of the Freak Jury
Replies: 53
Views: 1624

Re: Three Decades of the Freak Jury

I just think The Freak Jury verbage is quite past its time....
by bisontuba
Mon Apr 27, 2026 6:06 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Three Decades of the Freak Jury
Replies: 53
Views: 1624

Re: Three Decades of the Freak Jury

Folks-
It is 2026....do you really want to keep calling various thoughts and opinions 'The Freak Jury?' :facepalm2:
by bisontuba
Mon Apr 27, 2026 6:52 am
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: Re: National Symphony Orchestra of the Kennedy Center Principal Tubist
Replies: 46
Views: 182606

Re: National Symphony Orchestra of the Kennedy Center Principal Tubist

I knew there was a reason why I don't watch The Simpsons...rather watch PBS...
by bisontuba
Mon Apr 27, 2026 6:21 am
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: Re: National Symphony Orchestra of the Kennedy Center Principal Tubist
Replies: 46
Views: 182606

Re: National Symphony Orchestra of the Kennedy Center Principal Tubist

bort2.0 wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 7:34 pm "Cesspool on the Potomac" :laugh:
Horrible comment...a beautiful, historical location...
by bisontuba
Tue Apr 21, 2026 12:37 am
Forum: Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
Topic: Tuba Tuesday: Imperial, EE flat sousaphone, 3 piston, c.1930
Replies: 2
Views: 113

Tuba Tuesday: Imperial, EE flat sousaphone, 3 piston, c.1930

Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Imperial, EE flat sousaphone, 3 piston, c.1930.

Serial #: 704

Bell Diameter 26”, Bore Size .685.

Comments:

“IMPERIAL / BAND INST. MFG. CO. / WILIAMSPORT / PA.” on bell.


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by bisontuba
Tue Apr 14, 2026 12:29 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Kaempf CC Tuba
Replies: 19
Views: 2868

Re: Kaempf CC Tuba

arpthark wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 11:27 am Just don't go to Germany and start talking about "mein Kaempf"...
:smilie8:
by bisontuba
Mon Apr 13, 2026 10:03 pm
Forum: Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
Topic: Tuba Tuesday: Bohland and Fuchs, B flat baritone, 3 piston, c.1930
Replies: 1
Views: 221

Tuba Tuesday: Bohland and Fuchs, B flat baritone, 3 piston, c.1930

Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum today features a Bohland and Fuchs, B flat baritone, 3 piston, c.1930.


Bell Diameter 9.5”, Bore Size .530, Height 22.5”.


“BOHLAND & FUCHS, GRASLITZ / ‘Volkwein Bros.’ Pittsburgh, Pa.” on seal on bell. There is a coat of arms on the seal.

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by bisontuba
Mon Apr 13, 2026 3:21 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Kaempf CC Tuba
Replies: 19
Views: 2868

Re: Kaempf CC Tuba

Hi-
Well, five years later and another Kaempf CC tuba has arrived! It was gifted to me ( thank you Jenny!!!). A bit ‘tired’, but plays. Missing thumb ring, attachment for thumb ring, one strap holder in back, bottom bow guard, etc. The 45 degree angled rotor section! 1st, 2nd, 3rd v tuning slides ...
by bisontuba
Tue Apr 07, 2026 1:06 am
Forum: Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
Topic: Tuba Tuesday: Barcone and Son, BB flat sousaphone, 3 piston, c.1960’s
Replies: 0
Views: 1024

Tuba Tuesday: Barcone and Son, BB flat sousaphone, 3 piston, c.1960’s

Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Barcone and Son, BB flat sousaphone, 3 piston, c.1960’s.

Bell Diameter 18 7/8”, Bore Size .576.

“V. Barcone & Son / Rockville Centre / N.Y. / Made in Italy” on bell.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129235491@N05/52749828975/in/dateposted-public ...
by bisontuba
Tue Mar 31, 2026 6:11 am
Forum: Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
Topic: Tuba Tuesday: Beaufort, American, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1930
Replies: 1
Views: 1066

Tuba Tuesday: Beaufort, American, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1930

Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum today features a Beaufort, American, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1930.

Bell Diameter 20”, Bore Size .693, Height 36”.


“BEAUFORT / AMERICAN / CHICAGO / USA” on bell. Floral engraving around identification marks.

This instrument was genorously donated by Mr. and Mrs ...
by bisontuba
Mon Mar 23, 2026 11:07 pm
Forum: Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
Topic: Tuba Tuesday: Reynolds, Contempora recording, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1957
Replies: 0
Views: 392

Tuba Tuesday: Reynolds, Contempora recording, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1957

Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Reynolds, Contempora recording, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1957.

Serial #: 47215

Bell Diameter 20 7/8″, Bore: .686, Height: 46 1/2″.

Comments:

“REYNOLDS / CONTEMPORA / MADE BY ROTH- REYNOLDS INST. CO. / CLEVELAND. OHIO” on bell. “47215 / REYNOLDS ...
by bisontuba
Tue Mar 17, 2026 12:35 am
Forum: Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
Topic: Tuba Tuesday: Martin, B flat euphonium, 3 piston, c.1953
Replies: 2
Views: 778

Tuba Tuesday: Martin, B flat euphonium, 3 piston, c.1953

Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum features a Martin, B flat euphonium, 3 piston, c.1953.

Serial #: 185257

Bell Diameter 11 1/8″, Bore: .555″, Height: 30.0″.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129235491@N05/52760827693/in/dateposted-public/



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by bisontuba
Fri Mar 13, 2026 2:29 pm
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Replies: 21
Views: 19072

Re: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Quite possibly, the woman who won the position may not be starting with them until the Summer and/or Fall, hence the position is technically vacant at the current time with folks filling in until she begins....
by bisontuba
Mon Mar 09, 2026 11:19 pm
Forum: Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
Topic: Tuba Tuesday: Conn, 26K, EE flat sousaphone, 3 piston, 1949
Replies: 0
Views: 496

Tuba Tuesday: Conn, 26K, EE flat sousaphone, 3 piston, 1949

Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Conn, 26K, EE flat sousaphone, 3 piston, 1949.

Serial #: 388528

Bell Diameter 24”, Bore Size .689.

Comments:

“MADE BY C.G. CONN LTD. / ELKHART IND.” on bell. Vintage “Naked Lady” engraved on bell.

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