Amati piston valves
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roweenie
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Amati piston valves
Is anyone familiar with the quality and origin/manufacturer of Amati front-action piston valves?
"Even a broken clock is right twice a day".
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roweenie
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Re: Amati piston valves
Not sure - was that what they usually have?
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edsel585960
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Re: Amati piston valves
Ill let you know what they're like when the 4 valve AK I picked up shows up. 
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Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
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edsel585960
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Re: Amati piston valves
Well, they weigh nothing and feel pretty cheap. Not much plating left either. The little 4 banger does play pretty well though. 
Conn 20-21 J
Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
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Re: Amati piston valves
All Amati valves are made in house.