Posted by Andy Smith on July 08, 2002 at 21:22:31:
Hi everyone,
Due to sitting for a few weeks, my F tuba's valves are frozen. They will not move, I've tried lubricating, slight vibrations to losen the crud and they don't want to work. I've taken rotary valves on a French horn apart, but not on a tuba. Is there anything special I should know about? I'm using the Custom Music directions on how to disassemble. Do I need a special punch or no? Thanks in advance
Sincerely,
Andy Smith
Bassdi(AT)aol.com
Tubist at Ithaca College