Posted by Chuck(G) on March 19, 2001 at 11:51:56:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Rusk Cut vs. Dillon Cut posted by Klaus on March 19, 2001 at 01:53:05:
Guys, I don't know how to tell you this, but Bob Rusk didn't add the fifth valve on this one--it was done locally in Eugene by a local brass tech. FWIW, I really like this 5th valve-the difference in openness between it and the 1st valve in 4th valve combinations is quite noticeable.
I think the 5th valve is much easier to add in the leadpipe on most tubas, but a big-bore valve after the main cluster might well be worth the extra effort.
But the 5th valve on production tubas is often put before the main 4 on rotary instruments. So who knows?