FS: MAW 4th Valve for Willson Euphonium

[spkissane]

Hello forum, how's it going? What I have for sale here today is a MAW (by Martin Wilk) replacement 4th valve that fits the Willson 2900. (I have no idea if it fits the 2950 or 2960. I'm not sure if there's a difference in the configuration/bore size of the valve between models.)

I believe this valve was a prototype, and as such is the only one Martin has made so far, IIRC. It helps a lot with fattening up the sound in the low register, and overall just improves the response/timbre of the horn when using the 4th valve. Any tuba or trumpet player who has a set of MAW valves in their horn can attest to how good they are.

Asking price is $200. We can work out shipping, OR you can come get it from me if you're in the Indianapolis area (I'll also be at ITEC next month).

Thanks!

[dsurkin]

[snip] It helps a lot with fattening up the sound in the low register, and overall just improves the response/timbre of the horn when using the 4th valve. [snip]

How does that work? What's the physics of it? Thanks.

[RickF]

The MAW valve offers a smoother pathway of sound without the bump found in traditional valves (see attached photo). The MAW valve was invented by Martin Wilk.

M. A. Wilk website:
http://www.mawvalve.com/index.htm

[razorbacks1898]

I sent you a PM! Hopefully the valve is still available. Thanks!

[spkissane]

Thanks, Rick. More succinct than I could've put it.

[spkissane]

Sold. Thanks!

[Snorlax]

That was quick!! ;-)