Posted by Joe S. on May 13, 2001 at 13:26:00:
In Reply to: Re: I'm shocked! posted by Matt G on May 13, 2001 at 11:06:11:
1/ The set-up of the valveset on the BBb 3 piston York is a slant set-up, and not a vertically-oriented set-up, which would be like the C.S.O. York.
2/ I would give anyone a 1/20,000,000 chance of finding an original .750" York 4th piston and casing available for sale that would braze on to this instrument.
3/ The bell on the auction BBb has a 23" flair (according to the description), whereas the C.S.O. York has a bell that is approximately 20".
This instrument cannot be made into any sort of "dead-ringer" C.S.O. instrument.
Joe "who didn't bid, and you would STILL like to know who would do a complete top-quality cut down + a complete restoration for only $6000 to my satisfaction" S.