Posted by Joe S. on February 24, 2001 at 23:08:27:
In Reply to: Re: Conn Sousaphone Information posted by Daryl Hickman on February 24, 2001 at 22:11:40:
I'm NOT AT ALL offering, but I probably "could" make a Conn sousaphone valve...' wouldn't do it for $180, though... ' would take MUCH more time than that.
On the other hand, to just "get" some used valves, the cheapest route would be to buy a "rough" 36K fiberglass, and on ebay even "rough" 36K's seem to go for $350.
I guess if I wanted an old Conn sousa to work and needed a piston, I might try to "luck into" a valve for awhile, but eventually I'd pay the $180 (and not feel cheated).
Joe "holding on to ALL of his spare .734" bore Conn sousa valves" S.