How to Care for a Brass Instrument As brass players, our instruments are an extension of our voices and we invest hours into mastering them, but we often forget that...
Navigating the Modern Brass Marketplace For any brass player, shopping for a new instrument is a major milestone; it’s an investment of time, money, and artistic passion. However, the modern...
A Side-by-Side Comparison It’s one of the most common questions we hear: "They look similar and play in the same range, so what is the actual difference?" and, while the...
Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of the Brass Section In the world of brass instruments, the trumpet usually gets the high-flying solos and the trombone gets the glissando-driven laughs. But at...
Expert Guidance for Preserving Your Sound and Your Investment A tuba is a significant investment in your musical journey - both financially and emotionally, and whether you’re playing a front-action...
Recapping a Successful Spring Exhibition Season There is nothing quite like the energy of a live exhibition and, for us here at Wessex Tubas, February and April weren't just months...
To many people, the sousaphone and the tuba sound similar: both are large brass instruments that provide the deep foundation of an ensemble’s sound. But while they share the same...
Essential Accessories for Brass Players: From Mouthpieces to Stands For brass musicians, the instrument itself is only part of the equation, the right musical instrument accessories can improve comfort, protect...
At first glance, the sackbut and the modern trombone look closely related, and that’s no coincidence because the sackbut is the historical ancestor of the trombone, and understanding the differences...
When you pick up a Wessex instrument, you’re not just holding a brass instrument, you’re holding years of hands-on experience, player-led design, and an ongoing commitment to doing things properly....
