I don't quite follow how mechanically it could be. When strings are used the force is always in the same direction. For mini-balls how could the force be as equally dispersed?
Schmid has a great article on this: <A HREF="http://www.corno.de/schmid/deu-eng/mechanik.htm";>http://www.corno.de/schmid/deu-eng/mechanik.htm</A> If you'll notice the angle of advantage on ball-linkages vary from 135 degrees either direction. String always has a uniform angle of advantage at 90 degrees. (Those from their physics days remember 90 degrees is the best angle to apply torque.) Also with miniballs, it takes forever to unattach and put back on when I do rotor repair, and it is one more oil you sometimes need to carry in your case as well as more you have to oil. It takes me about one minute to fully string all four valves. Miniballs take me a lot longer. Finally with miniballs the angle of the spatula is pretty much fixed isn't it? With string you can put the level of spatula to anything you want within reason, and some even prefer the pinky valve raised a little bit to make it easier to hit. String is the thing for me :) -William In a message dated 12/6/2003 9:53:11 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Experience says no. Absolutely not. Modern mini-ball linkage is fast, > silent and very direct. I hope I never see another string. _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
