Posted by Advice... on May 08, 2003 at 20:01:21:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Maestro or Jinbao Tuba posted by Gordon on May 08, 2003 at 16:16:22:
Rotary valves are harder to maintain than pistons, and if the horn drops on the rotary valves, as is likely to happen, the results could be fatal, especially with a Jinbao. Pistons are probably best for a student.