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Hey guys,

You hear this term used a lot... What actually causes a horn to be stuffy and is this something that can be fixed?

Also if you could describe a stuffy horn, how would you best describe its playing characteristics?

Tim

trseaman wrote:Also if you could describe a stuffy horn, how would you best describe its playing characteristics?

For me: Lack of resonance leading to a fuzzy and uncentered sound.

The cause determines the cure. A leaky water key can make an instrument stuffy, and so can poor design. The first is easier to fix.

Rick "recognizing that others may have different descriptions" Denney

If your significant other throws her underwear down you tuba, that could make it stuffy.
In my case, it was nothing so romantic. I found a dead bat down my old souzy - along with a couple of crumpled up Coke cups.

Valve misalignment is a biggie.