Posted by Lee Stofer on November 27, 2001 at 17:16:28:
In Reply to: Old Helicons and Modern Pitch posted by From Parts Unknown on November 23, 2001 at 09:21:39:
My experience has borne out these points 1) the condition of the valves is as important as anything to make a horn play in tune 2) if the instrument is flat overall, I look for the most cylindrical tubing in the horn if I need to cut it 3) if it is an antique tuba, ie., made before 1920, the pitch is likely to be a challenge, no matter what you do with it. My $0.02,
-Lee Stofer