Posted by Todd Morgan on February 19, 2004 at 16:23:21:
In Reply to: Valve Springs - Revisited posted by CharlieJ on February 18, 2004 at 22:06:56:
I was the person who posted the original message regarding the valve tension on my Conn 56J. Ya know, now that I stretched the springs I'm starting to think that was a bad idea. ;) [rim shot] With that being said, I probably should have just purchased the Yamaha ones mentioned by Lee Stofer rather than "tweaking" my springs. What I don't like about my "tweak" is the fact that I stretched them too far. The valves are very responsive, but the pressure needed to press the valves is a little more than I would like. I will probably be calling Mr. Stofer in the next week or so...or whenever the cramps start setting in. :)
A word about Mr. Stofer: I too have had the pleasure of meeting him and having him work on my tuba. He is a great guy and a master craftsman who takes MUCH pride in his work.
-Todd Morgan