MonsterDude Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I'm sure everyone has gone over this about 5 billion times. But I'm wondering, what is the best way to get the dents, bumps, etc. out of a horn. I'm thinking the answer is going to end up being just take it to a shop. Thanks for your time! P.S. this includes big dents and little bumps (its a little bump in my trumpet that is making the 2nd valve not move at all, argh!!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemey Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 To get it fixed correctly, take it to a reputable shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffernbus3 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I'd agree with taking it to a shop and a good brass mechanic, though I know of a certain Kiltie legend who constantly amazes me with how much he knows about all things bugle. If you West Coasters need a good brass monkey, may I suggest my good friend Jim Scimonetti's Brass and Woodwind Repair in Palmdale, CA., he's working on my Ebay auction horn right now. RON HOUSLEY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiritKid Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 i dont know anything about brass but u guys r awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (my brother is a tumpet player....he would do amazing things in a corps but wont join one....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterDude Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Ok, I'll finally give in and take my instruments to a shop, but should I expected to be turned upside down and have the money shaken out of me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemey Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I would guess it would depend on the damage. I haven't had to pay for repairs of that nature, so I can't tell you what it may cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
your_melloness Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I just cleaned out my bf's horn and he had a squeaky toy com out of it, well, I guess it wasn't a squeaky toy, it was one of those horns that you blow in and the little roll flys out and makes a noise...you know what I'm talking about? Anyway, he thought it was his playing that was making him sound bad! It was so funny, we're still talking about it, and he's still thanking me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevoBrassHead Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Having experience in brass instrument repair, you are charged more for where the dent is rather than how bad it is. There are exceptions, though. For example, A large dent in the bell is probably less expensive than a smaller dent in the bell crook. Take it to a shop and be specific about what you want done. Also, many shops will get 'accessible' dents out when you have them clean the horn chemically. Accessible dents are usually the bell flair, but not the crook. Hope this helps, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Look for a shopwith this: Magnetic Dent Removal System The Tuba prof at my school apparently got a hold of a set and apparently you can't even tell instruments had a dent and there is no weakening of the metal at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 If you have a dent in the valve casing which is what I am assuming since you said you can't move the 2nd valve, then it might be a lot because valves and casings a very tricky to fix and realign. I know people that foudn their horns useless after a major valve problem and had to get a whole new valve casing/valves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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