Posted by Leland on March 03, 1999 at 00:43:43:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: what about getzen tubas? posted by John II on March 01, 1999 at 23:20:54:
James's post a couple steps up is the first clear description I've heard of what the G50's rotor will do -- thanks, James! Finally, some light is shed in public on the mystery gymnastic 5th valve.
If I knew where to purchase a CC-to-BBb main slide, I'd say so, but I don't. A competent repairman or fabricator with the resources might be able to draw one up. I can't see a way to convert a BBb to CC by simple plugging in a different tuning slide -- you'd need to cut the horn for that (not for the faint-hearted, like me).
For a different 5th slide, you might be able to have a slide built to drop it from a whole step to a 2-step, but I doubt the other way around would work without more cutting. It's always easier to add length than to take it away.
As for me & my VMI 3302, we're doing just fine, and the wind ensemble's tuba pair has never sounded better.
Seeya,
Leland