Thanks Gary, you make excellent points re cleaning a new horn. And taking to shop for a look over.
Given the grit I discovered in all slides and valves in my new Elf, I did water clean it out as much as practical. However the first valve threading (top and bottom cap) is still an issue. Makes me think what you said about cheap tools etc, could be a factor as to where threading issues originate, shallower thread on 1st valve Anyway I’ll try scoring some of the grooves.
That’s the only issue, my community band doesn’t need a huge bass so the Elf has been great stepping up from euphonium.
Given the grit I discovered in all slides and valves in my new Elf, I did water clean it out as much as practical. However the first valve threading (top and bottom cap) is still an issue. Makes me think what you said about cheap tools etc, could be a factor as to where threading issues originate, shallower thread on 1st valve Anyway I’ll try scoring some of the grooves.
That’s the only issue, my community band doesn’t need a huge bass so the Elf has been great stepping up from euphonium.
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