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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
David Clancy U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 64.8 --Last 90 Days(hr) 80.2 Total Questions 11	I can answer general euphonium playing questions. I have played most brands of euphoniums, especially Yamahas. I can provide extensive knowledge on the compensating system and different valve set ups of euphoniums and tubas. I am comfortable with mouthpiece choice and advice questions. I can offer advice on which brands to buy and which brands to stay away from (with suggestions of better brands of course). I am able to answer any questions dealing with marching band and euphoniums or baritones. I am able to answer any questions about baritone, that I would be able to answer about euphonium. I am not able to answer any questions about tubas except for questions about valve types and set ups.
Carl M. Jones U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 9.88 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 40.2 --Last 90 Days(hr) 52.6 Total Questions 169	I can provide answers to most questions related to the tuba, specifically performance and playing related questions. Questions related to instrument and mouthpiece selection are welcome. I will provide my opinion on which models and brands to consider or avoid. I also can provide a rough idea of an instruments worth and age based upon experience and internet resources.

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David Clancy

U.S.

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I can answer general euphonium playing questions. I have played most brands of euphoniums, especially Yamahas. I can provide extensive knowledge on the compensating system and different valve set ups of euphoniums and tubas. I am comfortable with mouthpiece choice and advice questions. I can offer advice on which brands to buy and which brands to stay away from (with suggestions of better brands of course). I am able to answer any questions dealing with marching band and euphoniums or baritones. I am able to answer any questions about baritone, that I would be able to answer about euphonium. I am not able to answer any questions about tubas except for questions about valve types and set ups.

Carl M. Jones

U.S.

Available

I can provide answers to most questions related to the tuba, specifically performance and playing related questions. Questions related to instrument and mouthpiece selection are welcome. I will provide my opinion on which models and brands to consider or avoid. I also can provide a rough idea of an instruments worth and age based upon experience and internet resources.

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Recent Answers

2012-02-04 When was this tuba made?:

Greetings, Kees! As for the age of your tuba, I do not have access to Salvation Army band instruments. My best guess, based upon your general description and what I know of their history, I believe

2012-01-29 Purchasing a Tuba:

Hello, Dupri! Glad to hear that you're enjoying your time on the tuba. It is particularly nice to see that you are learning some of the solo repertoire; all too often, the tuba is relegated to the

2012-01-25 tuba:

Robin, Glad you were able to find out more information about your tuba. Eb tubas are higher in pitch and were very popular in the first half of the twentieth century. They are still used frequently

2012-01-22 Tuba:

Greetings, Frank! Assuming the instrument is in playable condition and is a relatively dent-free, three valve instrument, I'd estimate the instrument is worth between $75 and $450. I could narrow this

2012-01-12 Allergic Reaction to Tuba Mouthpiece:

Hello, Diane! There are a few reasons why the contact surface of the mouthpiece is red. The first consideration is using too much pressure on the mouthpiece - a player should only use enough pressure