Mister E Man Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Just wondering if someone can tell me what a Yamaha contra weighs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksmenbari Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 yamaha doesn't make contras, only too-bahs..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister E Man Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 yamaha doesn't make contras, only too-bahs..... Fine then, does anyone know what a Yamaha tuba weighs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddy Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 yamaha doesn't make contras, only too-bahs..... Fine then, does anyone know what a Yamaha tuba weighs? About 18 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sburstall Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 What's the range of a Yamaha too-ba?? 20 yards with a good running thrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiccups05 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 I bet I could do 21 b**bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contrasteve2001 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Im studying the effects of dropping them from the top of the stadium ^0^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phirefenix Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 I use a Yammie with Teal, put it on a digital scale and it wieghed in a 22 lbs. That's the 4/4 converting model. Not one of the newer models like the Cavies used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbugle Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Hi all, No need to pick on the Yamaha 201C tuba. I played one with the Cabs ('01-'03) and Westshoremen ('96-99' ). This horn is one of the most diversified tubas I have ever used. The reason I bought one. I can use it in basically any clef on the field or stage. Even many colleges and high schools are using them due to their diversity. Not to mention they sound great. They reasonate with the best horns with the right player. I dont mind playing them with or against any group. The Kanstul and Dynasty tubas/contras are great horns as well. I have played them as well. But, I prefer the Yamaha. Nelson Breland Cabs Lead Bari '00 Cabs Contra '01-'03 Retired '04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spcbrass Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Hi all, No need to pick on the Yamaha 201C tuba. I played one with the Cabs ('01-'03) and Westshoremen ('96-99' ). This horn is one of the most diversified tubas I have ever used. The reason I bought one. I can use it in basically any clef on the field or stage. Even many colleges and high schools are using them due to their diversity. Not to mention they sound great. They reasonate with the best horns with the right player. I dont mind playing them with or against any group. The Kanstul and Dynasty tubas/contras are great horns as well. I have played them as well. But, I prefer the Yamaha. Nelson Breland Cabs Lead Bari '00 Cabs Contra '01-'03 Retired '04 Nelson, Overall this is one of the best horns I played in the middle range with mid to upper volume levels, but in extreme low register and upper register playing I didn't really care fot the response of the horn. Also extreme volume level FFF and ppp the sound got a little quirky too. Playing at the upper extreme the horn tended to blow a little sharp for me, and got a little too much edge on the sound. The low dynamics were ok, but nothing magnificent. Granted I really only played the horn in a drum corps setting, but I can see where this would be a good horn for the likes of highschool band playing. It is a good overall horn for people with less experience. As far as marching horns go I am partial to the Kanstul myself. The horn is ver consistent through all registers at all dynamic levels. I may be harder to play for a beginner-intermediate player, but once you get more proficient as a player making a move to a horn like this is very beneficial. I started on the yamaha, and finally found my way to the Kanstul. It took a couple of months to adjust, but it was worth it for the ease with which the instrument plays itself. Right now we are on Degs, they are ok, a lot of quirks. More free blowing then the Yamaha, but more intonation problems that take a lot of individual effort to play. We have our Naval Academy guys all on the Kanstuls now, and their improvement is tremendous. The horn fills up the stadium like you wouldn't believe. I think the equipment really can make the difference in sound. While the Yamahe has it's benefits, the player that can handle it, should go to the Kanstul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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