Hey Tubenet,
Curios if anyone has gotten set of MAW valves for their 5Xj and what their thoughts are.
I know mileage may vary, but it can't hurt to ask around.
Conn 5Xj MAW Valves
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Re: Conn 5Xj MAW Valves
Martin put a set in my 52j late last summer with lightweight stems, buttons, and upgraded springs the horn plays 1000x better. It's more responsive and the notes are more focused.
TubaDude
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Re: Conn 5Xj MAW Valves
Did he modify your valves or did you buy new valves?
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Re: Conn 5Xj MAW Valves
Plug and play. He had to lap them to the casings, but no mods were required.
TubaDude
1909 King Helicon with 4th Valve Added
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Re: Conn 5Xj MAW Valves
I forgot to mention when I picked up the horn, I had some mods made to the 5th valve and main tuning slide tuning assemblies, Martin swapped his valves out and put the originals back in so I could compare the difference. Needless to say I the MAW valves went back into the horn before I left the shop.
TubaDude
1909 King Helicon with 4th Valve Added
1913 York 4 Valve Eb/C Helicon (for sale)
1909 King Helicon with 4th Valve Added
1913 York 4 Valve Eb/C Helicon (for sale)