Re: Question for Joe S or Matt W


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Posted by Joe S. on November 01, 2000 at 20:31:03:

In Reply to: Question for Joe S or Matt W posted by Alan on November 01, 2000 at 13:25:55:

Several have said that the fellow in San Antonio with the hispanic last name is a good tuba fixer. He can get you a complete new rotor and casing (if needed) from Badger State Repair in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Walter Lawson, the horn maker in Maryland, used to offer a good rotor rebuilding service. If he no longer does (don't know - too busy ??), surely he could recommend someone to you. I've heard that someone in the Cleveland area advertises rotor plating, but I haven't heard of their name nor reputation. I always like to replace rotor/casing assemblies if they are still available, because non-plated "original" rotors seem to be tight and trouble-free for two to three decades, where nickel-plated "rebuilt" rotors tend to have problems with nickel plating failures within three to five years.

Have someone knowledgable diagnose your problem before you become determined to take drastic measures.


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