I buy and sell instruments. I have owned four bass trombones at various points in the last twenty years. Having very large hands, it's never been a problem operating the Gb/ F paddles. However, I recently purchased a bass trombone and am having a hard time reaching the Gb paddle. Can the rod on which the paddle is attached be bent? Or, will the rod snap?
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Bending paddle rod on bass trombone
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Re: Bending paddle rod on bass trombone
I bent the one on my Besson for the same reason. It has survived 10 years that way.
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Re: Bending paddle rod on bass trombone
Yes, I knew what you meant. That's the way I interpreted your post. Here's hoping I don't use too much force on the rod.bloke wrote:oh...sorry...tbn.al wrote:I bent the one on my Besson for the same reason. It has survived 10 years that way.
Just in case my answer might be misinterpreted:
No, if successfully bent, that does NOT mean that it will eventually break.
I only meant that if it is bent severely ENOUGH (how far...??) it will eventually break.
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