Posted by The Real Answer on August 15, 2002 at 11:27:45:
In Reply to: Gold or Silver Plated Monster Weights posted by Desert Rat on August 15, 2002 at 07:59:03:
You must solder on the valve caps and then gold plate the entire tuba. Gold plated weights only will reject a lacquered tuba, jump off, and start hanging out with trumpet players. Not a pretty sight!