T&E #7, Eastman EBC836, "Coming Full Circle"

An in-depth review of the Eastman EBC836 6/4 CC tuba.

[@OnceUponAPipe]

This is definitely one of my favorites of your vids!!! I get so inspired… then reality sets in.

[@JarrettMcCourt]

Chris, you sound incredible on this horn!!!

[@cheers623]

Jarrett McCourt thanks man!

[@titanmathew4204]

a trick : you can watch series at flixzone. I've been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.

[@sagegary993]

@Titan Mathew yea, been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself :D

[@railroadman57]

Chris thank you for these T& E videos they are so informative on the different models and makers of fine tubas out there , in my opinion the Eastman tubas seem to very well made and hearing you demo this instrument makes the proof of that ! i shall be looking forward to your future videos and work with the Eastman company , myself being primarily a BBb & Eb tuba player i and eager to see what is in store with Eastman and yourself for tubas in those keys . thanks so much and will be looking forward to more videos and updates .

[@ChaosKunai88]

You sound fantastic as always, Chris! That Eastman suits you well. I've been very fortunate to have tried both a prototype and a production model of the EBC836, and they are truly special horns. Hats off to you on your new partnership as well. I'm looking forward to seeing what Eastman brings to the table in the near future!

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks for another well-done, informative review. Most of the tuba community knows your reputation and character - we know we’ll get the straight story on everything from you. These videos are incredibly helpful, and they are a fantastic fix for us tuba junkies who never seem to get enough. Thanks again!

[@andredasilva6498]

Parabéns mestre! Excelente trabalho, maravilhoso o som da tuba! Nós no Brasil somos seu fã!

[@richardlanglotz1926]

Awesome T&E Chris, my favorite one so far...Thanks for doing these

[@tubaplaya77]

Congrats on your partnership with Eastman Music Co. I have had the opportunity to play several EBC836s and can say without a doubt, it is one of the best 6/4 CC tubas I have played. The ergonomic design and the characteristic York sound are superb! I can’t wait to see what you can contribute to Eastman!

[@wagttuba]

the hymns.....awsome tuba playing indeed!! oh my GOD!

[@danal3386]

Chris, your'e amazing. Thank you so much for doing these videos. I've been deciding on getting an affordable york tuba and I'll take your word for it.

[@jacobcantor2597]

315 likes and 0 dislikes. Wow. Thank you for taking your time to put out reviews for all of these instruments

[@wesscollette]

Enjoyed your hymns. Gives me encouragement to play some at church soon.

[@MyDantheman12345]

Perfect timing! Just put myself on a waitlist for this instrument.

[@jamesharvey5594]

Excellent, yes let's talk about sound. Just came across the Eastman BBb at a conference here in Brisbane this weekend and asked about the CC .. perfect timing with your video rave ... thanx, looking forward to more.

[@cheers623]

James Harvey , more models on the way! Stay tuned!

[@TubaChris]

Jeez... Chris, I wish there was an album of you playing these low tuba hymns. So beautiful and soothing. Absolutely in love with your sound.

[@qbonics30]

Tuba Chris Best idea I’ve heard 😭 I’d buy it!!!!

[@NickLukefahr]

Probably one of the best, most thoughtful and thorough reviews of any instrument I've ever seen. Great job Chris! (This'll probably be my next tuba :P )

[@cheers623]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@NickLukefahr]

@@cheers623I have a question that seems to be more preference than anything but I thought I'd get your opinion on specifically this horn... Feel free to message me privately if desired (if that's still a thing on KZbin). When it comes to tubas, I've only owned ones with a lacquered finish. I noticed that in T&E#1 you played a lacquered version of this horn. Did you have any opinion on specifically the 836s difference between lacquered and finish? Less important question regarding finish: home much time should I expect to put into polishing/wiping a silver finish? (A couple times a year? Less/more? Depends on use?) Thanks for your time! My local Eastman dealer said they can't get a demo version at the moment, but can get a new one on order that "could" become mine if I like it (gotta put half down though, so I want to try to make sure they get the right one!)

[@cheers623]

Let’s talk! My email is [e-mail]

[@martintuba1060]

Thanks Chris. Nice contrabassregister, sounds extremely open.

[@IsaiahBuzdygon]

I'm officially sold! Need to get myself on a waiting list

[@Philbatrom]

Thanks for posting these

[@MCordon1]

Some of those pedals sound like a big dark contrabassoon or giant piano. Fantastic playing sir

[@timhoffm]

Just got mine and it’s amazing!,,,

[@thomaskinder8967]

Thank you so much!! Absolutely am wanting this 6/4 even more now! Would you consider doing a drill of the week regarding breathing and breath support at all? I struggle with playing efficiently and wasting air is my bain. Keep up the awesome work! Can't wait for your next!

[@lolbruhyeet4644]

Bro nice playing!👍👍

[@jaksoncole4846]

Thanks for the video! I would love to see a video and hear your thoughts on the EBB534.

[@bensexton7350]

Great video.

[@AdamCroweTuba]

I like the idea of different equipment for different traditions and styles. British orchestral Eb in Eastman's future maybe?

[@Billtuba]

THANKS!!! Keep them coming. (And extremely humbled that we are both on #teamtuba)

[@colelmore]

Great video. I played one at TMEA this year and loved it. It really makes me want to sell my PT6P and buy one. I am also very interested in that rotary F tuba once it comes out since I am going to be in the market for one soon.

[@sinistersoup3334]

Yeah man you should get one

[@colelmore]

@@sinistersoup3334 well I bought one. Chris actually ended up selling one of his in the spring and I got it.

[@oleksiid91]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[@cheers623]

Thanks!

[@devvojay7455]

finallyyyyyyyyyyyyyy GOAT

[@julianc.torres9857]

Are you going to do a T&E video over the new 832 CC Eastman Tuba

[@dennisscheel6385]

Hey Chris. I have a special request for you to include in any of your next videos. It doesn't involve any specific tuba. I would love for you to demonstrate Fountains of Rome if possible. Thanks.

[@needhamtuba]

Chris, You sound amazing as always! I'm not sure if this is feasible, but an Idea alot of us would like to see is a side by side with multiple york horns( Yamaha, Eastman, Adams, Hirshbrunner, Nirschl etc) Hope all is well!

[@cheers623]

Steven, I’ve been asked for exactly that more times than I can count. The logistical problem is getting them all together at the same time. The other problem is that I don’t think it would necessarily be fair to all the horns represented. By that I mean that I’d naturally favor (with my playing) the ones that are more suited to my particular strengths and so not give a fair representation of each horn. I don’t feel that I’m a consistent or strong enough player to give each horn a fair shake, so to speak. It’s a neat idea but harder to execute than you’d think! Nevertheless, thanks for your input and keep floating ideas of testify you’d like to see...I’m old enough to never say never!

[@tanaka4051]

冒頭のバッハが好きすぎる....

[@abeltuba]

Truly FANTASTIC video. No doubt the EBC836 is a great tuba and you make it sound so wonderful. Are you recording directly into the iPad without external mic? Thank you again for all that you are doing for the tuba world! God bless you Mr. Olka!

[@cheers623]

Abel, just putting the iPad on a music stand and recording directly to the video camera app.

[@Billtuba]

If anyone wants to try one out in the south, I’m in Atlanta. I’ll see you at IET this summer.

[@ryanfisk1202]

Nice use of the word 'preponderance', btw

[@AmelianaTSIIX]

If i had 5% of this guys ability I'd be happy lol

[@raquelsabrina7369]

Parabéns que som bonito

[@robertoteori3630]

Wow complimenti bravo bravissimo

[@Jerthepear]

Chris, you sound great on this horn as per usual. I really do appreciate all of the very informative videos you have posted. Do you ever come to South Florida?

[@cheers623]

I'm always looking to get away from the cold up here! I've been down last year for New World Symphony and have a standing invitation from Aaron Tindall. Just need to find the time in my slammed schedule.

[@Jerthepear]

Chris Olka Thank you so much for your reply. If and when you do return to South or Southwest Florida, would your itinerary be posted anywhere? I would be very interested in attending. With regard to the weather, it has been a little chilly down here (Sarasota) for a couple of days, but it is rebounding today with more seasonal temperatures, which is why I moved here from New England. It’s all relative I suppose! Be well.

[@granddd7273]

If possible, could you link the new piston 4/4 CC and other instruments you play in the video description?

[@protestingpigeon]

same tuba i have very cool

[@ricardosenatuba]

Very good

[@Jondrinkswoodford]

Chris, I never thought I’d say it but I think I like your sound on this instrument better than the Yamaha York. Might just be me, but I feel like it takes out a lot of the edge and keeps your sound nice and tuba round. Just my 2 cents

[@jerrybyers2172]

Olka makes the horn sound GREAT! It would tempt me to buy one, except that such a purchase would amount to giving a little financial support to China. So I'll spend a lot more money and get a Meinl Weston instead.

[@granddd7273]

*finishes excerpt: sirens*. "heh."

[@jerrybyers2172]

It seems to be a great-sounding and good-looking tuba. Are the prices on the Eastman tubas lower than what would ordinarily be expected because they are made with slave/cheap labor in China?

[@SauloTubistaCabreuva]

Like like

[@Jack-ot9vq]

Can you give me some tips to increase my high range?

[@lonnyyoung4285]

Sub-par microphone on the iPad aside, I think your tone on this horn is better than your Yamaha. It sounded fuller and less edgy at normal volumes. If I was in the market for a new CC, I would definitely give a try. I find it admirable that you want to branch out, as it were, to different styles of playing on different instruments. I'm not a professional by any means, but I have played in large concert bands, small concert bands, college pep bands, and even played with a group of old men who played old marches and popular songs from nearly 100 years before, and each had its rewarding points musically. I've had the opportunity to play shiny new rotary horns, to old horns that have aged well, to absolute travesties. Enjoy the search and get what you like (I passed up the opportunity to get a new Miraphone 191 years ago and wish I hadn't). In the meantime, if you need a slightly flat ancient Eb to play the top line on American marches or an old recording bell BBb for concert band music, I can help you out. ;)

[@josefschultes3419]

Hi Chris, thanks for your great reviews of this Eastman. I will test this beautiful Tuba in Few months at my local dealer. One question of mine: i want to try the Chris Olka CB1 mouthpiece on this Tuba, do you think the American or the european Shank will fit best. Best greetings from Germany, Josef

[@cheers623]

Josef, I prefer and recommend the Euro shank! Hope you like the tuba!

[@josefschultes3419]

@@cheers623 Chris, thank you for this quick answer. Unfortunately I have to wait about 3-4 months till my local dealer in Germany get this Tuba.

[@allisonbeletatti3741]

What is the brand and number of the nozzle?

[@jameslombardo8535]

What is the excerpt at 21:28 ?

[@JustaRider808]

Thanks for this video. I’m about to pick one of these up. Do you have a recommendation on a nice fitted gig bag for it?

[@cheers623]

Goetz super-sac works great!

[@JustaRider808]

@@cheers623 Thank you! I can't wait for your next video. This video helped me to decide to pull the trigger on the 836. Thank you!

[@michaelebie95]

Did you get a new microphone? Sounds great!

[@cheers623]

Michael, same old iPad mini 3...and it’s struggling to keep up...

[@qbonics30]

Chris Olka thank you for the upload. It’s nice to hear a professional tubist play with so much heart outside of live performances. Your sound and technique are extremely motivating!! I appreciate it

[@michaelebie95]

I was just wondering because that tuba sure sounds better than some of the others you’ve reviewed! I love your rendition of the Bach c minor Sarabande.

[@ausurbex8689]

what song were you playing?

[@gabewelch2632]

What was the first song?

[@gabewelch2632]

What do you use to keep your first slide from coming out?

[@cheers623]

Gabe, shoe string and Velcro

[@isidoriosilva4298]

Chris, what is mouthpiece that you used on this video?

[@cheers623]

Isidorio, it is a Dillon Olka CB1E model.

[@jacksonquevedo5621]

OH MYY WHATTTT

[@calfaouri]

What is the Bach cello piece that Chris plays in the first minute of this video? I worked on it for months at university and would like to try again . . . if only I knew the title.

[@waynejrice]

Do you give lessons via Skype or Zoom?

[@xavolian3364]

Mr. Olka will you do a video on the Anton TC491 from Wessex? I remember in T&E 5 you wanted to branch away from them since you did 3 in a row but it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for this informative video.

[@michaelcollins9715]

Could you review the Miraphone 188-5U Series?

[@jonathanrodrigues1796]

Legends portuguese please??? Admiro seus vídeos mas não entendo inglês ☹️

[@briancrum1524]

What was the first tune you played?

[@jayl8353]

BrianCrum E

[@ElKalpatty]

19:22 22:28

[@devvojay7455]

what is the name of the excerpt that starts at 20:32 ...21:00 as well

[@iang7244]

Hindemith symphonic metamorphosis. Second movement

[@iang7244]

Oh and das rheingold. I forget which act.

[@cheers623]

Very end of the opera

[@devvojay7455]

thanks!

[@sagat64]

11:52 Please tell me the name of this song.

[@cheers623]

Bach Sarabande from 5th cello suite

[@senrrui]

Dear Chris, a 6/4 tuba looks to me as too much for most of the compositions; Wagner, Prokofiev and little more. Am I wrong? What do you think? Don’t you think that such powerful instrument can easily break the sonority balance in an orchestral performance? Can you give a pair of tips to avoid that inconvenience?

[@Cole-uz4xi]

How much does this model cost?

[@cheers623]

AeroSpacePick3 Approximately $10,500 USD

[@Cole-uz4xi]

Thank you!

[@ronaldonardorian6607]

The problem with trying a tuba like this is if you live in Brazil like I do

[@JacobT1]

Does anyone know the name of the piece that starts at 11:54?

[@iang7244]

Bach cello suite 5 sarabande

[@colenikas3284]

He gracenoted a pedal tone bruh

[@lvtuba]

Now go t&e some Eb tubas. #britishstyle

[@cheers623]

That’s a great idea!

[@muratkaraca2694]

Crazy chops but Bach on tuba not my fav

[@user-qv6vq9rv7o]

Все это чепуха

[@fredyoung8356]

Your low notes have almost no fundamental and are recognizable only due to the non-linearity of the ear! Musicians use meaningless terms to describe sound quality. Learn some simple acoustics.

[@cheers623]

I’d think that a self-appointed acoustical expert such as yourself would know that you couldn’t make an accurate observation about how much or how little fundamental is in the sound of the tuba based on a recording made on an iPad. But what do I know? I’ll tell you what I Do know. You’re clearly not interested in contributing anything positive. I’m sorry for whatever triggered your deep seated insecurities such that you felt the need to attack me. Enjoy your life...

[@jbiere]

HAHA. Try it. Post yourself sounding better and with what equipment you used to record. Then you get to talk.

[@stanleyross6430]

Forget that dude Chris.

[@fredyoung8356]

I am not a self appointed expert. I am a retired full professor at the CMU in Pittsburgh who has published more than 100 scientific papers in the Acoustical Society of America Journal. I have measured the harmonic content of many tubas and found them to be very lacking in fundamental. Do you believe Richard Wagner wanted a bunch of harmonics around middle C in his low A at 55 Hz in the beginning of the Overture to Die Meistersinger? You have a very poor tone in general!

[@jonathanbradshaw5654]

Fred Young, How does one have a "poor tone" and win multiple major symphony orchestra positions?