Posted by Chuck(G) on October 17, 2003 at 17:20:29:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Stronger springs = more resonance? posted by carole nowicke on October 17, 2003 at 16:54:01:
Carole, we could really go over the top on this accessories thing. How about a "water removal system" that includes a battery-operated pump and plenty of hoses to just suck that slobber right out of your slides?
In the meantime, maybe I'll have to start prototyping my 40-lb DU heavyweight bottom bow guards. Shape 'em right and you can stand your horn with the bell pointing in the air,instead of resting on the bell.
Or we could take a hint from the bicylce racing crowd. Titanium lyre screws and valve guides to reduce unnecessary weight. Or how about a precision proprietary mouthpiece coupling, designed so that none of the mouthpieces that you currently own will work with your new tuba?
How about Nitinol bells? Get a ding, no problem, just soak your tuba in hot water and it's gone...
We'll make a zillion bucks!