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Helicon questions
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:16 am
by Ernieball
I bought a Helicon!
https://imgur.com/gallery/aZqTYdT
It's in Bb (hurrah!), there don't seem to be any leaks, the valves move, one of the slides moves, possibly 1950s, possibly russian and *very* steampunk!
Can anyone point me at a good video on how to oil rotary valves?
Anyone know where I can get a case for it (Preferably in europe) - could be a challenge as the bell doesn't come off.
Re: Helicon questions
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 7:43 pm
by Worth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE1Gl2Irouc" target="_blank" target="_blank
One of a series of classic videos that took the mystery out of rotary valves for me
Re: Helicon questions
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:14 am
by Voisi1ev
I have no reason to own a helicon other than alumni marching band at the U every 10 years or so. But I want one.
Re: Helicon questions
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:51 am
by Snake Charmer
For a well-padded gigbag you can try Couesnon, they make very nice made-to-measure bags for a very fair price.
https://instruments-musique.pgm-couesno ... -48-3.html" target="_blank
Re: Helicon questions
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2019 3:50 am
by Ernieball
Great stuff, thanks folks!
Voisi1ev wrote: ... I want one.
Do it! I got mine from an antique/junk shop for £300 ($380) so keep your eyes peeled!
Re: Helicon questions
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2019 1:07 pm
by SmartFellerAl
Ernieball wrote:Great stuff, thanks folks!
Voisi1ev wrote: ... I want one.
Do it! I got mine from an antique/junk shop for £300 ($380) so keep your eyes peeled!
I saw one on Craigslist very similar to what you got. (Sacramento, CA) They wanted $900 or so for it. I didn't really consider it because to me it looked iffy. I hope yours plays well.