Tuba/Experts

Recent Answers

2009-11-17 age and price on sousaphone:

Hi, Amanda! J. R. LaFleur & Son was a musical instruments importer and manufacturer founded in 1862. During the 1930s Lafleur in London was the English distributor of Conn and they also sold instruments

2009-11-09 Besson Tuba:

Hi, Susan! Based upon the layout of the compensating system, the serial number, and personal experience, I believe your Besson was made in the late 1960's. It also appears to be an Eb tuba or euphonium

2009-10-29 Amati BBb Tuba:

Hi, Stephen! Amati tubas are made in the Czech Republic. Amati is the parent company of Cerveny, one of the original pioneers in the development of the modern tuba. The Amati you're looking at is probably

2009-10-28 Kroner Tuba?:

Hi, Jeremy, Kroner is an older "stencil" brand. Stencil brands are made by major manufacturers and sold with a different name on the bell. The Kroner tubas I have seen were made by Amati, the parent company

2009-10-20 Purchasing a tuba:

Hi, Holly! It's great to hear that your kids are involved in music. Music is an activity for a lifetime that can bring years of friendship and joy. Tuba players, generally are a very friendly and kind