sousakrue wrote:Altieri makes a cover that will go over your valves. Keeps them pressed down while in the case. Give them a call.
Chris
Those things work, but can be kind of a hassle. Another solution (if it fits) is to put a small plastic rubbermaid container over the valves to shield them (just make sure the container is deep enough that the tops of the valves can't touch the bottom of the container. It's another slightly awkward arrangement, but it provides more rigid protection.
Was the bag specifically ordered/bought for your 2157? Or was it bought for a different and similarly-sized tuba (like a Miraphone 1291)? Those bags really are custom fit to the tuba, so even if the length and bell diameter are the same between different tubas, the depth of the horn, placement of valves, etc. are all a little different from each other and could be the difference. It seems less problematic with rotary tubas, but with piston horns, the valve placement/direction/layout varies a bit more.
Also, if this is a new bag you just ordered, I'd suggest giving Glenn a call. Clearly this is not an expected (or acceptable) outcome, and certainly not indicative of what you should expect from one of Glenn's fine products.
