Posted by Bob on July 19, 2001 at 14:24:06:
In Reply to: 2nd vlv ring on rotary tubas - how/why?? posted by Steve Inman on July 19, 2001 at 13:20:59:
It would appear to be there for maintenance. That slide would be difficult to grip since you can't get your finger inside of the loop. I had a ring added to the 3rd valve slide on my Rudy because it was very difficult to reach.