Posted by Curious George on July 28, 2000 at 09:44:02:
I was told that Nick Childs now plays on a Courtois Euphonium (I'm sure he still has his Besson). Earlier this year, I was on a European web page that was advertising Courtois Euphs. I noticed that Courtois makes a 5-valve non-compensating euph (three on top, two on side) and I'm wondering if anyone has ever tried it. I imagine that the fifth valve would help lessen the stuffiness that the compensating system brings in the lower register for four valve euphoniums. Any info out there?
Also...where would one find a valve chart for a 5-valve Euphonium then? I've checked lots of Tuba sources and ......zilch!
Thank you!