Euphonium valve throws *info Needed*

[ztuba]

Hey I was wondering if people could measure the difference between the up and down positions of their euphonium and post it here. I am most interested in getting the valve throw measurements of: Willson 2900, 2950/60, 2975, New Bessons, York 4052, Miraphone 56A, Meinl Weston Phoenix, yamaha 842, and the Miraphone 5050. Thanks for your help!!

[ztuba]

Really? That is like .375" or 9mm. Right?

[ztuba]

No one else can measure their junk eh?

[Rick F]

You didn't ask for Yamaha, but just in case you might need them. Using a metal ruler, the best I could measure was:

Yamaha 641 (YEP-641) = 7/8"
Yamaha 642 (YEP-642) = 15/16" (but, felts are worn and need replacing)

Yamaha is known for having a pretty long action.

[ztuba]

UNLV has a yamha 641 and 642 so I already knew they are about an inch. hehehe thanks for the info though!!!!

[Ryan_Beucke]

I think the 642 and 842 have the same valve block...the hand brace is just in a different position.

I always felt like my 642 had long valves, but then I measured them (unscientifically, just with a pencil) one time against a Willson (which I really like the valve throw) and found it to be longer on the Willson. I think it's a combination of the poor hand brace placement on the 642 and the desing of the caps looking taller than they are that makes people think they have a very long throw. I'd like to know for sure though, so hopefully other people can measure their euph valves!

[Bob Mosso]

Not on your list, the Yamaha 321 is approx 0.82" (or 20.8mm).

[tokuno]

Precision measurement's not my strong suit, but for the record, this is what it looks like to me:
2975 = .80
2900 = .87

I assumed they'd be the same, so perhaps it's a difference in felt thickness. 2975 has neoprene Blokeshers, 2900 has felts.

[Lee Stofer]

I measured a Kanstul 975 euphonium, and they're just right.

[bbocaner]

Besson prestige (germany) 20.1mm
Willson 2900 20.8mm