My son is in the market for a euphonium. He wants to try out an Adams(any model.) They are, of course, next to impossible to find right now. Does anyone know of a way to play-test one anywhere in the Southeast? Any ideas? I am in Mississippi.

Thanks.

Sousaswag wrote: Fri Aug 14, 2026 2:59 pm You can have it rebuilt for about what you’d pay for a new valve set that isn’t leaky. Or, try your luck and find a beater 4v with good valves.

You are correct but I just wanted to throw this out there.

Measuring at the tuning slide, looks around .755-.760-ish.

It is a 3 valver but I would love for it to be 4. I'll measure later today and post.

My 1919 Buescher 4/4 front action BBb has some leaks in the valves, as one would assume. What are the odds of finding a valve set replacement? Are there any other brands that would be interchangeable(same bore)?

I think I need to go into the valve set manufacturing business.

I had a small leak in my horn that I couldn't find. I got so fed up I ended up putting it underwater in the bathtub with a cork stopper after the valve set and a rubber hose hooked up to the MP receiver. Found the leak!

I have completed my modifications to my BMB F tuba. From damaged bell in shipping and hair scrunchy operated thumb lever, to relocated 5th valve and valve slide tube shortening. It’s no Adams, but I’m pretty pleased. And I have learned SO much from this project. Thanks to all who have given input ...

I’ve had to take some time away from this project for a while but I’m almost done! I’ve got the linkage on the new 5th valve location. It plays SO much more open now with the 5th valve after the 4th valve rather than tied dependently into it. I can barely tell any difference in response when I ...

Thanks. I contacted BAC today. I haven’t received a response yet.

I have contacted the folks mentioned using the contact info provided. We will see what happens.

Is there anyone who does re-engraving? I have an old Buescher tuba that the engraving is barely visible anymore but it is very beautiful.

Pic: https://photos.app.goo.gl/x7CZ3rD4yBk9s3Hr7

Isn't this just a receiver gap discussion then? I thought the consensus was gap matters much less on tuba than on high brass like trumpet.


That's what I've been thinking all along as I've read through this mile-long thread. It's just yet another way manufacturers are trying to sell a more ...

Getting closer! Got everything soldered in place. Did a play test and the result is a success. The 5th valve is now independent and plays significantly more open than before when it was tied into the 4th valve. I’m very excited to see the end product in sight. Pardon my sloppy solder work, I have ...

Got notification that my linkage parts from Wessex should be here Monday!

I used O’Malley bending matrix. You can get it in powder form and blend with water to desired thickness. Then freeze it.

Update on project. Been busy lately so I haven't had a lot of time to put into this. Removed rotor from 4th circuit tubing and put in a temporary tube to fill in the space. Learning on a steep curve how to fill and bend tubing on a budget. Had to move and reroute some of the 4th tubing to make room ...

I believe I have found that the linkage for a Wessex Viverna tuba will be the right configuration for my project. I have contacted them to order it. We shall see.

So…I have jumped into my F tuba 5th valve relocation project. I am moving my 5th valve on my Big Mouth Brass F. It is currently built into the 4th valve circuit which gives it stuffiness and lots of resistance when the 5th is used. I am going to move it after the 4th valve like most modern piston F ...

Thanks guys!

I am about to have a week off for spring break(hallelujah!) and want to start working on rebuilding my fourth valve on my F tuba. I am looking for a source for 19 mm ID brass tubing. By my best guesstimate, I will need lengths of about 48" to play with. I have repaired many horns but this is my ...