This is really cool. I've got a 1960's or 70's era Conn Director that I'm thinking of restoring (I play it also) and after replacing the spit valves and the valve springs, dent repair is the next step. Great video!
Could you make a video on first or third valve trigger repairs? You can take it off and pull the slide by hand, but on a Flugelhorn it's hard to put a ring or saddle Or hard to use.
I have a Bundy trumpet from the seventies the dents in the same place of the trumpet you are repairing and how much does it cost? Thank You for Sharing this video and I look forward to hearing from You!
Hi there, I have a question in regards to trumpet repairs. If the soldering of the bell ring has come deattached in a couple places due to some damage from to the bell, is it possible to have that fixed? Can the ring be resoldered safely with minimal negative consequences, or is it too risky? Thank you for your time.
Can you do a video on how to replace an inside 3rd valve slide? I was cleaning a trumpet and the corrosion had eaten away so much of the metal, it cracked. It was an old Mt. Vernon trumpet.
I just bought a small Conn trumpet and it needs some work 40$ for it was kind of high, but if it ain't worth 40 it ain't worth a nickel, valves and slides are pretty good for the go.. maybe.. some heat helps work dents out ?
Hi, i love your videos, they are very helpful for me. I replaced the thumb ring at an old tuba and want to laquer it. Could you tell me what kind of laquer you use and how you so that?
I use Nikolas spray lacquer which is good for touching up small areas. Here is the link to a video where I do some lacquering. The video is of the herald trumpet restoration project where I buff and lacquer the spots where the lacquer was worn off. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DxqfAc7sn84.html I hope this helps. Art
Hello. Great videos. You mention links to purchase tools. I didnt see the links but i did subscribe. Can you explain where I can find the links? Thank you
Hello, i really loved the video and i am interested on acquiring this Dent Ball Driver, however i am an hobby person only and i don't really want to have the entire 101 ball set. Would you be able to list what are the most common used dent balls for cornets and trumpets only? I would really appreciate your help so i can buy them separately. Thanks.
I have a 1920s Elkhart Blessing silver trumpet that has this type of dent. It isn't played much because my bach has a nicer tone, but has sentimental meaning to me. I wonder how much it would cost to have a 1.25" dent removed in the bow section of the bell, the first dent you showed.
Hey there I found an older ambassador trumpet in some garbage serial number is 386454 doing research I've come to the conclusion it's made in 1962. I was wondering the value of this thing here's axfew pic's if it helps. I'm not willing to sell my daughter plays trumpet but I'm getting price ranges of $200-$1,289. Could you help me understand I've found plz. Thank you your time. It's brass and has silver mouth piece with a Lil more sikver on it
hi! I was wondering if I could get some advice: I’m really trying to get a second hand pocket trumpet, however it has a small dent on the bow. I’m a college student so I can’t really afford fixing the dent or buying one that doesn’t have a dent. Does the dent affect the sound of the trumpet? Is it a good idea to buy that trumpet?
Hi Emma, My fellow trumpeter had bought a pocket trumpet, so cute, everybody wanted one :) But the sound is thin and it is not in tune. When you want to play trumpet, a second hand full size might be a better choice. A little dent in a wide bore should not be a problem.
Great videos! I also have this ferees bead bell tail tool. I stopped using it. The bell tail tool made by ferrees is a toy compared to the one made by böhm tools. That one is superior. More precise, easier and faster in use. And way more durable. If you have the chance to try one it is worth trying. It is really worth the money.
If you like I can show you tools I have from them in my shop. They are expensive but nice. Feel free to contact me through my website (mgtrumpets.com). We can exchange info.
It is hard to say without seeing the instrument, but I would first try blowing it through. If that does not work (and it probably will not) I would bend a small "hook" in the end of a thin wire, put it down the bell and see if I can get it past the pen cap and pull it out. If that does not work, I would take out the 3rd valve and put a cleaning snake in through the port and push it out being careful not to mess up the port.
Put the trumpet on a wooden assembly mandrel and push on the bottom of the casings with one hand and pull the bell bow with the other using a flexing motion. You need to be very careful doing this because it is easy to go too far and do more damage. I will try to do a video on this some time.
You have to be so careful that the ball does not get stuck inside! The similar devices I use to push my dent balls through a bow where made by a friend of mine who passed them on to me. I try and use a little force as possible and only ever increase one size at a time. I also inspect the condition of the steel cable that is the core inside the beads, one of mine now has frayed so much it needs attention before I would dare use it again.
