A Old war horse

[TYA]

I know it is mainly a matter of preference but what is the difference between piston vales and rotary valves? Is there a different sound to each one I know their is a maintenance difference but is there anything else. Thanks

[rocksanddirt]

I know it is mainly a matter of preference but what is the difference between piston vales and rotary valves? Is there a different sound to each one I know their is a maintenance difference but is there anything else. Thanks

nope. Not that I know of. Sometimes people will say that one gets differnent sound characteristics or better legato with one vs. another. I have not observed any difference in sound performance that is at all related to the valve type.

when looking at horns to buy, play them. and find one that you like the sound and feel of.

[TYA]

I know it is mainly a matter of preference but what is the difference between piston vales and rotary valves? Is there a different sound to each one I know their is a maintenance difference but is there anything else. Thanks

nope. Not that I know of. Sometimes people will say that one gets differnent sound characteristics or better legato with one vs. another. I have not observed any difference in sound performance that is at all related to the valve type.

when looking at horns to buy, play them. and find one that you like the sound and feel of.

Thank you that us what I am thinking too.