new springs

cjk · Post by **cjk** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 7:50 am

If you want actual Meinl-Weston springs, I'd call Matt Walters Monday morning.
The Dillon Music phone number is at the top of http://www.dillonmusic.com/

If having an original Meinl-Weston spring doesn't matter to you, any shop that does brass repairs should have something that will work.

10 years ago, I got a set of springs from Kevin Powers in Michigan very cheap.

If I were you, I'd rig it up with rubber bands to get my valve working again for the interim.

Cheers,

Christian Klein

Gorilla Tuba · Post by **Gorilla Tuba** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 4:53 pm

I bought and installed Mirafone springs on my B&S PT6. They are much thinner guage than was the original. I really like the softer feel. I purchased them through Brasswind and had them within 24 hours.

cjk · Post by **cjk** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 6:55 pm

1. why would dillon music have meinl-weston springs? Getzen makes meinl-weston.

Nah. Getzen doesn't make Meinl-Weston. Getzen used to distribute them, don't know if they still do.

2. Are all of the springs a standerd size or do i have to make sure that the springs will fit on my tuba?

I've never bought replacement springs that didn't fit.