Wessex Piston Tuba Finger Buttons
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IOS
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Wessex Piston Tuba Finger Buttons
Has anyone found a suitable (e.g., mother of pearl) replacement for the crappy engraved metal finger buttons found on Wessex piston tubas? The Wessex tubas use a 6 mm diameter finger button but I have only been able to find the standard 4 mm replacement buttons.
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Wyvern
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Re: Wessex Piston Tuba Finger Buttons
Wessex have alternative buttons and if you contact us direct, we will send a set with pearls complimentary.
FWIW Most people prefer the engraved valve buttons - nice and tactile under the finger!
FWIW Most people prefer the engraved valve buttons - nice and tactile under the finger!
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Chris Olka
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Re: Wessex Piston Tuba Finger Buttons
Jonathan sent me a set of the larger, flat, engraved buttons for the Prokofiev (fantastic tuba) and I much prefer them! You should take him up on the offer! Merry Christmas guys!
Chris Olka
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acemorgan
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Re: Wessex Piston Tuba Finger Buttons
FWIW Most people prefer the engraved valve buttons - nice and tactile under the finger![/quote]
FWIW, I am one of the people who like the engraved buttons.
FWIW, I am one of the people who like the engraved buttons.
Previously:
Reynolds TB-14
Mirafone (yes, with an F) 186
Currently:
Wessex Dolce Tenor Tuba
Reynolds TB-14
Mirafone (yes, with an F) 186
Currently:
Wessex Dolce Tenor Tuba