Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I explore the reproduction Eb Bass OTS (Over the Shoulder) Saxhorn produced by Wessex Tubas:
wessex-tubas.com
I comment on the options available when ordering a new one (they are made "on demand" at Wessex's factory, and are not kept in stock). I compare the layout and features of the Wessex example to an original/period instrument of the type. I discuss pros and cons to some of the differences Wessex introduced on this model, contrasting them with the way things were done 'back in the day'. My goal here is to advise prospective buyers regarding information not available from the Wessex website, and potential applicability of this reproduction in various venues, and also to debunk a few things related to instruments in this category.
In this video, I explore the reproduction Eb Bass OTS (Over the Shoulder) Saxhorn produced by Wessex Tubas:
wessex-tubas.com
I comment on the options available when ordering a new one (they are made "on demand" at Wessex's factory, and are not kept in stock). I compare the layout and features of the Wessex example to an original/period instrument of the type. I discuss pros and cons to some of the differences Wessex introduced on this model, contrasting them with the way things were done 'back in the day'. My goal here is to advise prospective buyers regarding information not available from the Wessex website, and potential applicability of this reproduction in various venues, and also to debunk a few things related to instruments in this category.
