Heavy Valve Caps for Euphonium
Very interesting post! Did your sterling valve cap fit directly on your Besson without modification?
The only weakness I've detected in the new Bessons is that the upper register slots are little wide for my taste and centering was a little more difficult than I was used to. A few folks have written that the newer Bessons are lighter than the older ones. That could in theory contribute to what I and others have observed. I wonder if something like this might solve that minor problem. Dave, do you use the heavy Sterling cap? Since I remember you said you played on a heavier bell, you might not need it as much, at least in theory. :-)
- Scott
Euphoniums: Dillon 967, Monzani MZEP-1150S, Dillon 1067 (kid’s horn)
Bass Trombones: Greenhoe GB5-3G, Getzen 1052FDR, JP232
King Jiggs P-bone