Wessex "Wyvern" 5/4 CC Contrabass Orchestral Tuba Review
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- Here is my comprehensive review of the Wessex "Wyvern" CC contrabass tuba. Wessex sent me this tuba to review, and after several weeks of playing it, I'm excited to be the first person to review it on CZcams. Although this tuba was manufactured in China, it is a unique design and built very well. Watch this review and see for yourself some amazing things that are happening in tuba and instrument design. I'm confident that some day in the very near future somebody is going to win a major orchestral audition on a Chinese made instrument.
The review was filmed on Panasonic GH4 and GH5 cameras with various Leica lenses. I also was using Sennheiser and Blue microphones for the recording. All of the tuba that you hear in the video, other than a few brief moments from Will Druiett and Roger Bobo was actually played on this tuba.
An extra special thank you to the Matthews Concert Band! We're playing next Thursday night at the Matthews Community Center. - Zábava
The fact the manufacturer can put horns like these in the hands of pros and aspiring young players is just incredible!
I was skeptical but that bassline at the beginning.... just speechless
This was the best video I've ever seen of tuba, I'm Brazilian and I watched the whole video without even understanding, I see this video many times and not sick, my dream was to have this tuba, someday I'll be able to , unfortunately I can not afford to buy her, I'm her fan and with all the affection of the world she wanted to say that I love you, bro ♡
Thank you! Love you, too!
The Nirvana riff caught me off guard there. This is cool.
Great review of a great horn! I went to the Wessex store in Spring Lake, Michigan (just a few minutes from Grand Rapids) December 2016 and played several horns including the Wyvern. The Wyvern was by far the superior horn and the best horn I have ever played. Very open and full sound. Best of all the intonation was fantastic. Andy was extremely helpful in setting up the horns and giving me pointers on how the horns played in groups that he is in.
Some day I'm going to get a chance to play one of these next to my Miraphone 1291. I also can't wait for the 6/4 from them!
This video helped me in my decision to buy one of these horns! It is such a joy to play! Thank you for this great review!
I'm so glad it did! Ut's a wonderful instrument. Enjoy!!!
Great information. You still sound awesome too! Thanks, Dylan!
Great review!! Looks like Wessex Tubas are great for everyone. Can't wait for their new lineup. Good job Tuba Dylan maybe you can review their entire tuba line so that we can get a consistent review.
I think it would work will in College for solos, but to cover all the solo work you would want, I'd recommend getting an F tuba at some point as well.
I just wanted my own tuba and you have so many! 😭
I hope that you get your own tuba soon, my friend.
Great review! I've recently picked up the horn again after a 30-odd year hiatus (Hey! Where'd my chops go?) upon the invitation of the local university's chamber orchestra. While I'm loving every minute of this, I'm not sure this is a definite long-term relationship, and I'm considering my options before pulling the trigger on a purchase. Thanks for the information, and the inspiration. chris
You’ve had a go on the Wyvern and the Eastman 632. Despite them being a bit apples vs. oranges, would mind sharing your thoughts on both in terms of comparison/contrast?
Looking forward to the next Tuba installment!
Thanks!
Man that last bit of Symphonic 3 Fiesta is nuts right?! 16th note triplets? Woah
Great review! Thanks!!!
Nossa!!!Esse foi o melhor video que eu ja vi de tuba,eu sou Brasileiro e eu assisti o video todo mesmo sem entender,vejo esse video muitas vezes e não enjôo,meu sonho era ter essa tuba,um dia eu vou conseguir,infelizmente nao tenho condições pra comprar ela,sou seu fã e com todo carinho do mundo queria dizer que eu te amo cara♡
I would like to thank you for this video, I wish more players would do this to help aspiring musicians get an idea of how to progress with their craft, as far as choosing instruments. I own an Eb Schiller John Fletcher Copy horn and I fell in love with it, though it is pointless here in the US outside of my own personal enjoyment. I have also played on a Mack Brass 186 CC copy and it plays inline with its namesake counterpart. Chinese horns are not what they used to be, they are affordable options to name brand and give you a great sound.
Thank you again tubadylan, and I will be looking into this horn more in the future. Unless the 6/4 comes out before I make the move haha. TUBA LOVE!
Trevor Mills you are so welcome. I totally agree!
Hello Tubadylan! As usual, your video's are very informative. However, now I'm at a crossroad and don't know which road to take. I like both the Eastman and the Wyvern Wessex Tuba. If you were planning to enter your first year in college in the fall and your major would be performing arts, which would require one to prepare for a lot of recitals, which tuba would be better as a solo instrument?
Stanley Ross I think the Eastman is better for all-around playing, which includes solo playing, if playing solos on CC is your thing. If you want to knock down the walls of the orchestra with a huge sound, go with the Wyvern.
Tubadylan, thanks for the advice and thank you for responding so quickly to our many questions and concerns. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Hola que hermosas tubas me gustaría poder tener una de esas saludos desde Argentina
Hola!
Great video and thanks for the info. I've been playing a chinese CC tuba for almost 6 years now. Along the years I've had to make quite some changes to it to keep up with the demands of my study. The main tuning slide was shortened twice. The first, second and fifth valve slides were also shortened. On request of my teacher the first valve slide was altered to function as a trigger. A ton of work was done on the rotary valves to make them more quiet and faster. After all that work it finaly became a decent tuba.
I'm glad to see that the technology has improved and the chinese are able to make a decent tuba that does not need so many work done.
Have you tried the Thomann tuba's yet? Their Bb tubas are not bad and are instruments I would definitely recommend for beginners or for someone with a smaller budget. Their CC tuba sounds good but due to poor design it's very hard to hold. The centre of gravity so far away from the body that most of the weight is supported by the left arm.
I'm curious to see your review on that tuba.
Thanks for the comment. I have yet to try those horns. Even my Hirsbrunner (Yorkbrunner) handmade CC tuba had to be cut at the third-valve slide to get it in tine, and that horn cost almost 20K back in the nineties.
Do you think you will be reviewing Wessex's CC 5/4 Rotary Valve Tuba ‘Anton’ - TC491 or the BBb 5/4 5-Rotary-Valve Tuba ‘Luzern’ - TB575?
Tuba collection video?
Now that would be fun.
I've heard the Wyvern be referred to as a 4.5/4 tuba as opposed to a 5/4 tuba. Is the Wyvern good for soloing? I need my own horn for college and I've been looking extensively for the right horn.
Cool, I play trombone and would love to pick up tuba, it seems like fun. DO you play any other instruments?
Chicken Man Yes. I like to play everything playable.
Would you say this is a tuba to consider trying to bring to college as a music performance major?
This horn is most definitely a great college tuba!
There’s no jobs in that field, but ok...
@@bobcat24 you're kidding me right? Performances majors either audition for long-term gigs or become freelance musicians. Have a performance degree helps to insane levels of getting a long-term gig. And performance majors (if in the right area) learn so many techniques similar to business degree teachings to become more marketable.
I play in a community band which has 42 members. Bass section is 1 baritone sax, 1 bass sax, 1 euphonium, 3 bass clarinets, a bassoon and my Eb tuba. Which would be a better fit the Wessex CC or the Eastman 632?
The Wessex will give you more volume, and slightly better low-range, while the Eastman is better for overall playing and versatility. You really can't go wrong with either tuba.
Thank you.
Tubadylan, thanks for the review. Have you tried the Wessex Anton model in CC? If so, can you compare and contrast the two models?
you should do a review of the Mack brass Wiseman horn, I think these 3 are like the 3 Chinese honchos of cc tubas
Man bro what a tuba god
How do you think Which one is better 632 or wyvern?
I like the Eastman better as an all-around tuba. If I was playing in a large orchestra, I might go with the Wyvern. But the Eastman could handle the job just fine, in my opinion.
Thank you for your opinion
That’s what I was considering !!
Can you do a review of the Yamaha YFB-621?
One of my favorite horns. Maybe...
How would you characterize the sound of this versus the Bruckner? They look very similar in overall shape for past the valve block.
It has more power and presence than the Bruckner, although the Bruckner plays a little more open, with a faster response. Probably because of the rotary valves and huge bore size.
I would be curious to see how a piston 1291 compares against this. I love my 1291 a lot, near perfect intonation and a lot of breadth in sound from what I played in high school.
MusicalEagle I too am very curious how it compares to the 1291. I’m trying to decide between either.
Guido Fawkes If you have any questions about the 1291, feel free to ask.
TubaDylan, what is the first number your band is playing at the end of the review? I played it in college 46 years ago. I can NOT remember who wrote it. I'd like to encourage the band I play in to play it.
Jeffery Hall Fiesta by Clifton Williams
*but does it djent?*
The Wessex " Wyvern " 5/4 tuba I have is just superb and the sound is so luxurious. The instrument is such great value for money and I just love playing it in a tuba section, within a large symphonic wind band, with a colleague playing his compensated EEb right-facing tuba.The combination of the two in band is wonderful and the overall bass section sound is so velvety, just right for the rest of the band to sit upon ! Ten-out-of-ten to www.Wessex-Tubas.com
cool ☺
Is the 5th valve a half or whole step?
demonface INC whole step.
tubadylan excellent this seems like the perfect tuba for me to buy for college and use afterwards. I plan on going to KSU.
How is Wessex's E flat tubas?
Wish I knew. Has anyone here tried a Wessex Eb tuba?
How do you have so much money?
CZcams ad revenue. Of course!
Sounds good, but seems that it comes across pretty pricy for a Chinese tuba.
kc0jtl Doesn't matter if it's chinese, European, or from mars. If the horn sounds good and is built well, who cares? It's just a label.