Posted by Richard Houston on January 25, 2003 at 09:31:31:
I have a 30 year old Miraphone Standard three piston valve 3/4 size tuba. Two of the three valve stems have been replaced with ones from another brand. They don't fit, threads are too small. They had been tacked in with solder but have since come loose. The good valve stem still fits the two valves so I know that the threads in the valves are still good. I also need some stem caps, as all three are different and wouldn't fit new stems. If anyone has these items or has a lead on who might, please let me know at rkhouston(AT)myrealbox.com. Thanks, RH