Posted by Michael Russo on February 13, 2001 at 11:21:22:
In Reply to: VMI 6/4 posted by Benjamin Schardt on February 11, 2001 at 01:27:34:
The VMI 4098 is rotary valves...there is no PT version
The VMI 5198 is piston valves...the PT version is the PT 7.
THe VMI has a slightly larger bell and the 1st valve slide assembly is slightly different. Also, the VMI's are usually gold lacquered. I have played some great VMI's and some good PT7s...mostly luck of the draw. The big difference is the price...$8000 for the VMI...NOT $8000 for the PT! :)
Take care!
mike russo
Brasswind
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