[Hornlist] Conn 8D valve taper

I am looking at an N series Conn 8D which a friend wants to sell. I've been playing it for a few weeks and am happy with most everything except the valve action, which I find a little slow. The valves were reworked a few years ago and the horn did not see much action afterwards. They are curre

Re: [Hornlist] Conn 8D valve taper

Snip Instead milling them, you'd be better served to lap them in with lapping compound. Thanks, I just want to be clear that I have no intent to mill or cut metal on this horn, simply taking measurements primarily to determine whether the reworked valves have the same taper as the original

[Hornlist] work(s) for organ/piano and chorus with horn obligato?

howdy all, I've been asked to find a piece for the above listed combination, organ preferred but piano also acceptable. Is there such a piece? Having never heard of one, I thought of this List as a ready and valuable research option. best regards, Scott __

[Hornlist] Robert Rauch

I'll be performing in the NYC area this weekend, Brooklyn actually. Would like to contact a friend and hornist I haven't seen in many years, Robert Rauch. Can anyone tell me how I might get in touch? Scott Avenell ___ post: [EMAIL

RE: [Hornlist] Other Horn Sightings

I'm liking the play on words: Doremus = Do re, etc. as you mention and also doormouse. An unfortunate (albeit fictitious) name From: David Goldberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Horn List To: The Horn List Subject: RE: [Hornlist] Other Horn Sightings Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 14:41:50 -0400