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Conn 5Xj MAW Valves
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:36 am
by Voisi1ev
Hey Tubenet,
Curios if anyone has gotten set of MAW valves for their 5Xj and what their thoughts are.
I know mileage may vary, but it can't hurt to ask around.
Re: Conn 5Xj MAW Valves
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:10 am
by TubaDude
Martin put a set in my 52j late last summer with lightweight stems, buttons, and upgraded springs the horn plays 1000x better. It's more responsive and the notes are more focused.
Re: Conn 5Xj MAW Valves
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:57 pm
by DouglasJB
Did he modify your valves or did you buy new valves?
Re: Conn 5Xj MAW Valves
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:23 pm
by TubaDude
Plug and play. He had to lap them to the casings, but no mods were required.
Re: Conn 5Xj MAW Valves
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 7:53 pm
by TubaDude
I forgot to mention when I picked up the horn, I had some mods made to the 5th valve and main tuning slide tuning assemblies, Martin swapped his valves out and put the originals back in so I could compare the difference. Needless to say I the MAW valves went back into the horn before I left the shop.