Posted by Art H on April 13, 2002 at 23:00:17:
I went to the NY Brass Conference today. At the UMI exhibit there was prototype F version of the Conn 52J, with the same valve section and general layout. I am guessing that maybe Matt W had something to do with it. I sold my F tuba years ago because of the way it used to fight back in the low register, but I found no such problem with this horn. While I was there I also had the pleasure of hearing Toby Hanks REALLY play it.