Posted by Rick Denney on July 15, 2002 at 10:47:30:
In Reply to: Re: Re: York (Grand Rapids) 4/4 CC Tuba posted by Klaus on July 15, 2002 at 10:34:40:
See my lipstick markings for a slightly better comparison. They are similar, yes, but not the same.
Of course, all German-made instruments with the York brand are labeled "York Master." One interesting difference, in addition to the fourth-valve routing, between yours and mine: The tuning slide sleeves and ferrules on mine are nickel-silver, while they appear to be brass on yours.
Rick "who thinks the top bow isn't higher at all--the valves are lower" Denney