Posted by Tom B. on January 14, 2003 at 23:40:41:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Flatted-Whole-Step Fifth Valve posted by TubaDude on January 14, 2003 at 22:15:15:
Actually, the G-50 was made that way too. I have different slide sets for different 5th valve configurations. I think indluding the extra slides with the instrument is a great idea...it allows the player to determine how the horn is setup.
I wonder why more tuba makers have not gone this route.