[Chode]

in Drum Corps, the Contras are carried on the shoulder but with a smaller straight bell

[real saxophonist]

If you look at orchestral tubas, the bells always point straight up. Conn came up with the bell-front Recording Tuba, because it was easier to mike. Even the first Sousaphones had their bells straight up.

in Drum Corps, the Contras are carried on the shoulder but with a smaller straight bell

I might know a little about that:

Spirit of Atlanta Contra 1983-1986

[IncPen]

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