Valve Oil on Miraphone Pistons??

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MartyNeilan
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Hetman light (#1).
Just say NO to Al Cass.
The 1290 pistons (post Lee Stofer) were some of the best pistons I ever played on.
Stock 1290 / 1295 tubas may have serious issues with valve port alignment resulting in stuffiness. Have a top notch tech check that out for you and fix it if necessary.
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XtremeEuph
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No Al Cass on this horn specifically or any piston horn? if so , why, Im interested.
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