Preparing a horn for long-term storage.
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Rick F
- 5 valves
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In addition to pedal_tones advice, I would make sure all the valve caps (top and bottom) are loose.
Miraphone 5050 - Warburton BJ/RF mpc
YEP-641S (recently sold), DE mpc (102 rim; I-cup; I-9 shank)
Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches:
"Always play with a good tone, never louder than lovely, never softer than supported." - author unknown.
YEP-641S (recently sold), DE mpc (102 rim; I-cup; I-9 shank)
Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches:
"Always play with a good tone, never louder than lovely, never softer than supported." - author unknown.
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JayW
- 4 valves
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My only advice, comming from a similar expereince (having an instrument given to me that i did not need/play but wanted to keep) would be to check it once a year or so. Just make sure everything is in working order and then it an go back away. Because nothing would be worse that haveing the valves/slides get stuck and sit like that for years. I would also suggest cleaning it very well (perhaps having it chemically cleaned) prior to being put away to insure that all the stuff that usually causes stuck valves and slides is out of the horn. Of course after cleaning the use of a heavier oil and some slide grease is needed. Best of luck
Jay
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