I wasn't referring to anyone in particular. Just simply stating that fixing repairs gone wrong is often more expensive than taking care of the original problem.tooba wrote:I guess Tinker was referring to my comments in the sousa repair thread. Whatev'....
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Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.
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Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.
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"A man has got to know his limitations." -- Harry CallahanTubaTinker wrote:I wasn't referring to anyone in particular. Just simply stating that fixing repairs gone wrong is often more expensive than taking care of the original problem.tooba wrote:I guess Tinker was referring to my comments in the sousa repair thread. Whatev'
I fix my own items around the house. I fix my own problems with my guitars, electric guitars and basses, including upgrades to wiring and setup. I have rebuilt Jaguar XK motors (SU carburettors are really fun - really!). But when it comes to fixing my tubas, and having the repairs look presentable as well as functional, I call one of my techs.
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I've had a fairly prestigious local repair shops return my instrument in no better, or even worse, condition. Leaving me to do it myself.
That's nothing new, I've talked to others who've had the same experience, but just wanted to add - it's especially ironic when the shop people scoff at the evidence of amateur repairs when you bring it in.
That's nothing new, I've talked to others who've had the same experience, but just wanted to add - it's especially ironic when the shop people scoff at the evidence of amateur repairs when you bring it in.