Piston valves

[BBruce107]

Hi all I have a B&S 3302 and was curious if there were any way to get the valves to be less difficult to operate. They are all oiled and cleaned but the operation of the valves is harder than other horns I have played and I am curious if that is just a common thing for B&S tubas and if so is there anyway to make them easier to push down. Recently with some of my medical problems my playing hand is inflamed and sore occasionally when operating the valves.

[Davidus1]

Try some softer springs...like Yamaha 4/4 tuba springs or Yamaha 3/4 tuba/euphonium springs.

I've owned this very same model and agree with the above advice. It should fix the issue. Its a great horn! Best wishes.