Philosophy on dent repair

The bulk of the musical talk
Post Reply
User avatar
Cdub
bugler
bugler
Posts: 42
Joined: Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:23 pm

Philosophy on dent repair

Post by Cdub »

So, I was in a hurry packing up after rehearsal and tipped my horn and gave it a quarter sized dent in the upper bow and a small ding on the bell. I'm annoyed with myself for not being careful, but such is life.

Do you typically get dents repaired right away, or is there a critical mass level? I'm thinking of waiting until my next break in music cycles to get these righted.
Mack 410gb
On Wisconsin
User avatar
k001k47
5 valves
5 valves
Posts: 1469
Joined: Sun Aug 12, 2007 2:54 am
Location: Tejas

Re: Philosophy on dent repair

Post by k001k47 »

bloke wrote:...well, philosophically speaking... :lol:
One must become the dent to understand the dent; only then will the course of action become clear.
User avatar
k001k47
5 valves
5 valves
Posts: 1469
Joined: Sun Aug 12, 2007 2:54 am
Location: Tejas

Re: Philosophy on dent repair

Post by k001k47 »

In all seriousness, though, if the denting is purely cosmetic, I'd only have it repaired if a trusted repairman has an open schedule during musical down time, or ask if an appointment can be made, so it doesn't sit in line at the shop.
If it is purely cosmetic though, and you don't see yourself selling anytime soon, I don't see any reason to have it worked on, especially the hard to reach top bow.
Last edited by k001k47 on Wed Oct 03, 2018 5:57 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Three Valves
6 valves
6 valves
Posts: 4230
Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:44 am
Location: With my fellow Thought Criminals

Re: Philosophy on dent repair

Post by Three Valves »

It’s like my car.

I wait for a bigger dent to come along, say a dent larger than my deductible, then get it fixed!!
I am committed to the advancement of civil rights, minus the Marxist intimidation and thuggery of BLM.
Three Valves
6 valves
6 valves
Posts: 4230
Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:44 am
Location: With my fellow Thought Criminals

Re: Philosophy on dent repair

Post by Three Valves »

“Acci-DENT” forgiveness, baby!!

:tuba:
I am committed to the advancement of civil rights, minus the Marxist intimidation and thuggery of BLM.
User avatar
Donn
6 valves
6 valves
Posts: 5977
Joined: Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:58 pm
Location: Seattle, ☯

Re: Philosophy on dent repair

Post by Donn »

First dent? The good news is that now, for as long as you can put off the repair, next dent won't be the first dent.
User avatar
Cdub
bugler
bugler
Posts: 42
Joined: Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:23 pm

Re: Philosophy on dent repair

Post by Cdub »

Not the first dent, just first dent on this horn :roll: . It is playing fine, so I think I'll wait until a down time (likely post holiday season).

Maybe I should go to the dentist to get advice?
Mack 410gb
On Wisconsin
Bnich93
bugler
bugler
Posts: 120
Joined: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:39 pm

Re: Philosophy on dent repair

Post by Bnich93 »

I usually just spew expletives when it happens and then never get it repaired. Fortunately I have only put relatively small dents on bows and bells, and not something very important.
Hirsbrunner HB50 w/Warburton 30DL
John Packer 377s w/Parker Cantabile
User avatar
ghmerrill
4 valves
4 valves
Posts: 653
Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:48 am
Location: Central North Carolina

Re: Philosophy on dent repair

Post by ghmerrill »

I actually have a Ph.D. in Philosophy and so can answer with some authority -- unlike all the other fake philosophers who are steering you wrong in this thread. The answer, of course, lies within yourself:

How much money do you have?

How much will it cost to repair the dents?

Do you want to spend that much money on fixing the dents?

There you go. My invoice is in the mail.
Gary Merrill

Wessex EEb tuba (Wick 3XL)
Amati oval euph (DE LN106J6Es)
Mack Brass euph (DE LN106J9)
Buescher 1924 Eb, std rcvr, Kelly 25
Schiller bass trombone (DE LB/J/J9/Lexan 110, Brass Ark MV50R)
Olds '47 Standard trombone (mod. Kelly 12c)
User avatar
Cdub
bugler
bugler
Posts: 42
Joined: Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:23 pm

Re: Philosophy on dent repair

Post by Cdub »

That's a tempting offer, as I've also been considering a blokepiece...
Mack 410gb
On Wisconsin
Mark E. Chachich
3 valves
3 valves
Posts: 481
Joined: Thu Mar 25, 2004 6:07 pm
Location: Maryland

Re: Philosophy on dent repair

Post by Mark E. Chachich »

bloke wrote:To be clear, if most anyone brings their own instrument to me, and I don't have to unpack it or re-pack it, and I don't have to get involved in a bunch of rigmarole, and if we can get it back in your case in less than 15 minutes, and if you don't say "oh and, just one more thing…", I don't see why need to charge someone for that. If I showed up at your doorstep and needed a 15 minute favor, wouldn't you do it for me?

Joe,

Some of the Baltimore guys would do that (and more) for you, no problem.
Randy Harrison (HBRandy), Frank Wilsey (Heavy_Metal) and I think VERY highly of you (sorry, I hate to break the news to you).

have a good evening,
Mark
Mark E. Chachich, Ph.D.
Principal Tuba, Bel Air Community Band
Life Member, Musicians' Association of Metropolitan Baltimore, A.F.M., Local 40-543
Life Member, ITEA
Post Reply