Meinl Percussion PM-1 Percussion Pedal Mount for Bass Drum Pedals,Black

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I suspect they were influenced by the range of instruments (1960s - 1980s) that has ended up with the B&S Symphonie style 5 or 6 valve F. The originals of these were handcrafted German new style instruments now widely copied and used by many soloists. BUT the price is unattainable. I recently tried a genuine B&S six valve which, yes, blew well but no better than my Eb and F Cervenys, EEb Besson, old Miraphone 183 or indeed my Jinbao 6 valve F 9 (stamped Schiller, Frankfurt, Germany!!!!!). It would have cost 8 times the amount.

The old German sound is far more focussed, penetrative and darker unless you work hard at being very warm, velvety and encompassing. British EEbs hoot at ffff, Germans roar.Having spoken to a number of well-informed people, they recommended going for a pre-1990 Besson Sovereign or Imperial as they thought this was this manufacturer’s Golden Years. The Eb is probably the most popular tuba in the UK. Used in brass bands, wind bands, and symphony orchestras. For a 1982 ‘ish built tuba it has aged well and blows extremely well, especially in the low register.

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While I love the NS, I am keeping my eyes out for a B&H or Besson with the 15" bell. I think the more focused tone of the smaller bell and the better intonation might just be the right combination for me. (Anyone out there in Tubenetland have one sitting in your closet collecting dust?)

Also what I liked but others may dislike: Norwegian star (and Rudolf Meinl) are more flexible, both in tuning and in sound you can create (dark, bright, really sharp, etc.) Wide slots allowing for more control.They are very close. Both have a bit of German f tube gene in them making them sounding more “present” at the cost of blending less.