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TheHatTuba
- 5 valves
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joh_tuba
- 4 valves
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Re: Random B&S F question
Short answer: No.
Longer answer: You should have them build you one.
Longer answer: You should have them build you one.
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Alex C
- pro musician
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Re: Random B&S F question
I have replaced rotary and piston valve sections on various tubas over the years and it never worked. No matter what direction the swap took, the resulting horn was 'less.'
For example, I had high hopes for a Conn 24J with a .770" rotary valve section and felt sure it would make an improved BBb tuba. Nope. Sucked. I don't know why.
When I re-attached the piston valves, it was back to a 24J again except uglier.
I have no theory as to why it didn't work, but I wouldn't mess with a B&S Symphonic F if I had one. I'd just play it.
For example, I had high hopes for a Conn 24J with a .770" rotary valve section and felt sure it would make an improved BBb tuba. Nope. Sucked. I don't know why.
When I re-attached the piston valves, it was back to a 24J again except uglier.
I have no theory as to why it didn't work, but I wouldn't mess with a B&S Symphonic F if I had one. I'd just play it.
City Intonation Inspector - Dallas Texas
"Holding the Bordognian Fabric of the Universe together through better pitch, one note at a time."
Practicing results in increased atmospheric CO2 thus causing global warming.
"Holding the Bordognian Fabric of the Universe together through better pitch, one note at a time."
Practicing results in increased atmospheric CO2 thus causing global warming.