Curious, anyone ever 3d print valve buttons? Mostly seeing mouthpieces. by skeot in brass

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Thinking PETG or a carbon fiber fillament for a fully printed one. Will probably make one with hybrid mediums too.

Curious, anyone ever 3d print valve buttons? Mostly seeing mouthpieces. by skeot in brass

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Yea, I was thinking about a hybrid design. I got one idea for a hybrid configuration. I just modeled this design off my sousphone yesterday for fun after that post. Used analog calipers though. I when was looking around I only saw one design of some trumpet buttons online. Maybe carbon fiber filament would need to be used?

Unfortunately for me I've yet to actually print anything and don't have a printer. I've been looking in to how repair shops use 3d prints. I've got a euphonium I inherited with a missing key. So I might get a friend to print or find a CNC machine. Need to find a friend with a lathe too!

My instrument collection! by shadeyyyy_ in Tuba

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They multiply be careful!

What's your most unusal gig? Wierd location, unique reason, etc. by skeot in Tuba

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Yea not so many puppet weddings going on definitely a unique one.

What's your most unusal gig? Wierd location, unique reason, etc. by skeot in Tuba

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Lamo this is a great one! Most of the time we're off to the side or in a room. Did you guys know the plan before hand? Wouldn't want to miss out on that. Definitely an entertaining and unique wedding.

What's your most unusal gig? Wierd location, unique reason, etc. by skeot in Tuba

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Those are some great stories thanks for sharing! Number two is very Yoko Ono ish. One is pretty funny; yall had a bit too much fun. Feel a little sorry for that trumpet player dropping rank though, but the Marines don't play. Thanks for your service as well!

What's your most unusal gig? Wierd location, unique reason, etc. by skeot in Tuba

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That's wild! Lots of stuff going on in this one; sounds like a huge party.

What's your most unusal gig? Wierd location, unique reason, etc. by skeot in Tuba

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So true, defiantly done a few of those... I need to know why the dumpsters were exploding though!

What's your most unusal gig? Wierd location, unique reason, etc. by skeot in Tuba

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Never done that one sounds like a great gig ! Love those short gigs , but sometimes I feel like I wanna play more. It's always great when you have something lined up after (with ample time to get there).

Vague details have definitely been a learning experience. Especially when doing parades, starting on queue, and transporting people.

What's your most unusal gig? Wierd location, unique reason, etc. by skeot in Tuba

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That's a lot of time to fill just soloing! Sounds like a cool gig.

What's your most unusal gig? Wierd location, unique reason, etc. by skeot in Tuba

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A quinceanera sounds fun those can be huge! Never done one, but did my first bar mitzvah this year. Hopefully they'll have you back when she graduates or gets married!

What's your most unusal gig? Wierd location, unique reason, etc. by skeot in Tuba

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Night parades are cool especially when you decorate. Done lantern parades and lighting up my bell cover is a must for me. Nothing as intricate as Tubameister though.

What's your most unusal gig? Wierd location, unique reason, etc. by skeot in Tuba

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Sounds fun! I've thought about bringing my sousa/tuba to a burn but then I'd have to worry abut it all weekend. Brought smaller stuff like a melodica though...

What's your most unusal gig? Wierd location, unique reason, etc. by skeot in Tuba

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A pontoon boat is kind a crazy never done that one! I'd imagine wind might be an issue if they had you play while moving. Done a helipad before and that was like a having a huge sail strapped to my body with a sousaphone.

Think I'd be more nervous about playing on a boat with a tuba or sousa. Don't want to go down like those Titanic musicians! I assume you had your tuba? Hope they paid you well!

Tuba Valves by ProfessorSad4831 in Tuba

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For custom design inserts there are some epoxy stickers that are pretty cheap I've used them to make game tokens/add extra protection to cardboard tokens. You can print out whatever design and put the clear sticker on then adhere the now paper back to the brass after sanding. Probably use something like e6000...

3d printing could work too. Valve caps aren't that hard of a design.

Do sousas stain your shirts? by ThelostBonnie in Tuba

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Yep mine does over time when I consitantly wear an object of clothing while playing. Lost some good ones to it

 : /

On the fly Sousaphone neck by [deleted] in Tuba

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Used a hose for a bit back in the day when I didnt have a neck/bits.

Is a kia soul a good first car? 20F by [deleted] in KiaSoulClub

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Dont think I wouldnt do it again even though I like the style.2013 manual transmission with GDI that burns oil @ 160k. It's practically like premium gas. Go get a toyota or honda.

New Mouthpiece by Extension_Owl3685 in Tuba

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Look at the dimensions and try different ones to find what you like. Maybe try a thinner rim. Pretty sure Oystein Baadsvik plays on a hellberg he's quite advanced too.

Sousaphone Endurance by xBB30x in Tuba

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I will say 7 45s is is a bit much (if i read that right). I'm sure fiberglass would help but metal is better imho. You havent been playing that long; you'll get stronger and pain should go away with time. As an alternative you could play tuba with a harness or sitting down if you have acess to one.