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How do you fix a spit valve on a trombone?
How much does it cost to get a trombone fixed?
| 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 fix a leaky spit valve?
Do trombones have spit valves?
Two types of saxophones—baritone and contrabass—have something else in common with brass instruments. Like trumpets and trombones,
they have a spit valve
. When you play a brass instrument, your breath will condense in the instrument.
How do you replace a spring water Key?
What comes out of a spit valve?
This
water vapor
(some of which is saliva or “spit”) collects in the instrument. If it builds up, it can affect its sound. To remove the water (or “spit”), players open the spit valve—also called the water key. The water key or spit valve is a small hole that’s usually closed.
How do you clean a trumpet spit valve?
Why is a trombone called a trombone?
The word “trombone”
derives from Italian tromba (trumpet) and -one (a suffix meaning “large”), so the name means “large trumpet”
.
How do you repair a trombone?
How much does it cost to re lacquer a trombone?
| General Service Overhaul – Lacquer | Trombone (No Valves) $40-70 $480 | Slide only $60 $250 | Bell Section $250 | Trombone w/F Attachment $60-80 $950 |
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How much does it cost to silver plate a trombone?
| Silver Plating Gold Plating | Trumpet / Cornet / Flugelhorn One-piece $50.00 $120.00 | Trombone One-piece $60.00 $170.00 | Tuba One-piece $70.00 $175.00 | Saxophone Mouthpiece $50.00 $120.00 |
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How do you replace a cork on a trombone?
Remove the old cork. Insert a sharp tool, such as one tine of a pair of tweezers or needle-nose forceps, between the cork and the metal edge. Pry up the cork using the metal edge for leverage. Repeat this at several points around the cork until the cork comes free.
How do I install Amado water key?
What is a water key on a trumpet?
It is otherwise known as a
water valve or spit valve
. They are most often located where gravity assists the fluid collection, in such valved instruments such as trumpets, cornets and flugelhorns under the lowest bend of the main tuning slide and on valve slides.
Where should I empty my spit valve?
Does spit come out of a trumpet?
The moisture that accumulates inside the trumpet is not “spit.”
It is condensation from the player’s breath-just like the moisture from a steaming kettle that condenses on windows. When this moisture accumulates inside the trumpet, it makes it gurgle and has to be released through the water key or spit valve.
How do you empty a euphonium spit valve?
How do you empty a trombone spit?
How do you empty a spit saxophone valve?
How often should a trumpet be cleaned?
Wipe the outside of the horn every day to remove fingerprints, water spots and oils. You should give your trumpet a bath
about every month or two
to keep it in the best condition. It only takes about 30 minutes to do a good job. Carefully pull out the main tuning slide and the three valve slides.
Why does my trumpet sound fuzzy?
The lip aperture being too open
may cause an airy or “fuzzy” tone. Playing too loud can lead to the aperture to be too open. Unfortunately, the loud playing that is often demanded within the marching band setting, if done incorrectly, could make this problem more obvious. Too open lip aperture.
How much does it cost to 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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Can brass instruments get wet?
Generally, brass instruments can get wet
. The important thing to remember is to properly dry your instrument when this happens. If you put a wet instrument back in its case, it could cause severe damage, including mold or rust. All brass players should know how to bathe their horns.
