Flattened instrument

[David Richoux]

Just saw this on a non-tuba related Facebook page...

flat sousaphone.jpg

[Donn]

Wow - someone went to a lot of work for that, I'd guess. Does it look like there was some effort made to punch a sort of rim around the outer edge?

[Chasetbr]

I bet you could just go to a local auto shop and drop one of the auto lifts on it. Even better with a large heavy suv like an Escalade or Expedition on the lift. They'd probably do it for free just for the grins, but always good karma to give the guys five-ten bucks. They'll remember you the next time you need a favor.

I drive an escalade truck so If the thing can drag around a few tubas it can certainly flatten one I'd guess!

I had a tuba that arrived damage beyond repair a few years ago and this is what i did after the claim was denied. First take out all the valves. Then place it on a driveway with a long 2 x 12 covering it. Lastly drive the heaviest suv or truck over it, and over it while moving the 2 x 12 to flatten the tuba as much as possible. Lastly use some small guage wire and hag over fireplace in mancave.

Good advice thank you!!