Posted by Rocky on January 22, 2003 at 08:28:12:
In Reply to: Re: Valve Guide-Eating Besson! posted by JoeS on January 21, 2003 at 22:44:18:
JoeS,
I also have several older Yamaha euphoniums all equipped with the original plastic guides which I always have been envious of their durability even after many decades of playing. I really think my problem is a Besson material issue; I would gladly give-up a little noise for some longevity! For a Besson pro horn, I think I shouldn't have to retrofit YEP-201 parts, but then again, who knows... I'm hoping maybe the new German Besson factory will soon crank out an upgraded guide.