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Balu Abalone Valve Customization
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:38 am
by Tubadork
Hey,
so the mute guy Ion Balu has come up with customized rotary valve caps. Check it out:
http://www.ionbalu.com/Balu_Abalone_valves.html" target="_blank
I want to get #6, it would be really sexy on my CC and #8 would be way sexy for my F. Yeah, I know, I'm a dork.
Bill
Re: Balu Abalone Valve Customization
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:56 am
by JB
While looking at the valve cap coverings, check out the latest development --
The Liquid Double Wall Leadpipe.
http://www.ionbalu.com/Liquid_Double_Wall_Leadpipe.html
Let the discussion, debate, questions, polarization of opinions, and flaming begin!
(And do you want yours in raw brass, lacquer, or silver plate? Personally, such ideas from a new perspective intrigue me)
Re: Balu Abalone Valve Customization
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 12:02 pm
by Lew
Damn, now you've given me something else to spend my money on. I think I'm going to have to get #3 (or maybe 10) for my rotary valve King.
Re: Balu Abalone Valve Customization
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 5:56 pm
by jonesbrass
Pimp my Tuba . . .
Good stuff!
Re: Balu Abalone Valve Customization
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:44 pm
by cjk
I'm waiting for the heavyweight version.
Re: Balu Abalone Valve Customization
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:01 pm
by Mojo workin'
When will they offer Mother of Pearl inlay for valve caps or rotary valve paddles? I want sustain like I get from my '64 Les Paul.
Re: Balu Abalone Valve Customization
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:50 pm
by The Big Ben
Ion's horn looks interesting and pretty scientific. When I did play the French horn, my technique and ability didn't stretch the Conn 6D I was given to play. A 6D's a pretty good horn for someone who is of moderate skill. I can't imagine I could tell the difference between it and one of these Balu creations.
Looks pretty cool, though...