Try using a pair of marching drumsticks to bend your bell back into shape
. One stick on the inside and one on the outside of the bell. The result won’t be pretty but it will get you 90% of the way there (ps if its a really nice horn take it to a pro).
How much does it cost to professionally clean a trumpet?
| Service Estimate of Price | Chem Flush Cleaning $70.00 | Valve Repairs $48.00 ea. for Pistons $60.00 ea. for Rotors | Freeing Slides $45.00 | Water Key Corks $21.00 |
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How do you fix a crack in a trumpet bell?
How much does it cost to Replate a trumpet?
| Silver Plating Gold Plating | Trumpet Top $30.00 $90.00 | Trumpet/Trombone Backbore $20.00 $70.00 | Trombone Top $35.00 $95.00 | Trumpet Top Rim and Inner Cup Gold Plating * $55.00 |
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Can you fix a dented trumpet?
On a trumpet like on any brass instrument,
a dent to the valve casing must be repaired
. These dents will prohibit the valve from moving up and down and can damage the valve or keep it from moving all together.
How do you fix a bent trombone?
How do you fix a cracked brass tube?
How do you fill cracks in brass?
How do you solder a trumpet?
How do I fix my trumpet?
How do you restore an old trumpet?
How much does a trumpet valve alignment cost?
The rate for an Optimum Port Matching Valve Alignment on most horns is
$190
.
How much does it cost to Replate a sousaphone?
| Instrument Clean, sterilize, and remove accessible dents Complete Overhaul | Sousaphone (fiberglass) $90.00 + parts $850.00 | Sousaphone (brass) $115.00 + parts $1,825.00 | Sousaphone (silver) $135.00 + parts $2,625.00 | Tuba (small) $105.00 + parts $1,450.00 |
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How much does it cost to silver plate something?
Silver-plating charges depend on the size of a piece and its base metal. For example, replating a creamer and sugar-bowl set is $40 for the pair.
To replate a 5-by-10-inch undecorated tray costs $22 to $25
. Replating teapots can cost $30 to $40.
What are trumpet valves plated with?
Nickel Plated
The Getzen Company uses nickel plating on all of their valves as they feel the ‘slipperiness’ of the material means less resistance and a faster action.
Why doesn’t my trumpet make noise?
How much does it cost to repair a trombone slide?
| ITEMIZED REPAIRS COST | Restring all Rotors Repair Single Rotor (incl. restring) Pull Slide Repair Slide Lock Solder work (ea. point) $30.00 +$20.00 each additional item | Remove Minor Accessible Dents $50.00 | All Other Dent Work $75.00/hr |
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How do you straighten a bent brass?
When brass is bent it work hardens, trying to straighten it without annealing will cause it to crack. To anneal it,
heat to a dull red and cool it
. You may have to do this several times in the straightening process.
How do you fix a dent in a trombone bell?
Can brass be repaired?
Virtually any metallic item can tarnish or corrode. And
virtually all of these can be refinished or repaired if needed
. Part of our brass restoration service includes repairing these items, polishing them back to the natural finish then degreasing them followed by a lacquer coat finish.
Can you patch brass pipe?
Whether you’re filling a hole, patching a tear, or bonding brass to other metals such as copper, bronze, or aluminum,
Super Alloy 1 will solder these metals beautifully at a very low temperature
. Quick and easy brass tubing solder instructions: Preclean the brass with sandpaper, Dremel etc.
Does JB Weld work on brass?
J-B Weld will bond to virtually any clean, dry surface
including: iron, steel, copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, pewter, porcelain, ceramic, marble, glass, concrete, fiberglass, wood, some plastics, and many more.
