Re: Re: Re: Piston Valve Spring Tension


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Posted by Mass on February 11, 2004 at 11:39:50:

In Reply to: Re: Re: Piston Valve Spring Tension posted by Joseph on February 11, 2004 at 10:15:18:

The greater mass of tuba valves - piston or rotary - demands proportionally stiffer springs to achieve equivalent results than our smaller-valved friends.

I'd agree though that we certainly don't need springs from car shocks that some folk like to use on their tubas.

As a side, I've known some Euphers (with lots of euphs) have one installed with very heavy springs to work-up their finger strength. I see the point for training purposes but not for general playing.


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