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Coins On Valves
Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 12:06 pm
by thegreatrodinkis
Hey, I was just wondering what the benefits of putting coins in the end of your valves is. I've seen lots of tubas that have been doing this and I just wanted to know why it's going on. Thanks!
Re: Coins On Valves
Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 12:15 pm
by emcallaway
I will add that the design of the coins will provide a bit more grip for your fingers than a smooth paddle if you are concerned about slipping off while playing.
Re: Coins On Valves
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:06 am
by Three Valves
Pre Eurozone coins on tubas look cool.
One can not underestimate that!!
Re: Coins On Valves
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:40 am
by oedipoes
My Rudy was originally a 3 valve tuba and at some point in time a 4th valve was added.
Unfortunately the paddle used for the 4th valve is as short as the 2nd valve paddle.
Adding an old (pre-Euro) Belgian 5 frank coin solved this issue for me.
Re: Coins On Valves
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 1:31 pm
by bort
Three Valves wrote:Pre Eurozone coins on tubas look cool.
One can not underestimate that!!
Or current-era, European, non-Eurozone coins.
Re: Coins On Valves
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:06 pm
by Three Valves
bort wrote:Three Valves wrote:Pre Eurozone coins on tubas look cool.
One can not underestimate that!!
Or current-era, European, non-Eurozone coins.
"New Money" is tacky and doesn't impress me!!
Re: Coins On Valves
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:11 pm
by bort
Swiss francs haven't changed since like 1850 or something...
Re: Coins On Valves
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:23 pm
by Three Valves
On a Hirsbrunner, YES!!