Re: [Hornlist] New bell problems
Hi Hoss, thanks, The bell and tail are apparently the correct specification for the Holton model in question and were ordered from Holton. (Even though the metal thickness is completely different from the original) Would this difference in thickness make that much difference to individual notes? Where the tail is attached to the instrument, the joint is not as clean as I would have expected - it's as though there is a slight kink in the circle. The repairman who had done the job is very experienced and well respected - I'm in a fairly difficult position between him and my friend! Thanks again, Lawrence ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] New bell problems
As an off-shoot of this problem What steps should be taken to help assure that an instrument repair or modification is successful? I'm thinking along the lines of somehow play-testing a new bell prior to final installation, if that is possible. Or, verifying that the new bell is really identical to the old one, by measuring, etc.. MY personality is that I would like to do these tests myself (with help and supervision from the repair tech). What about replacement of other tubing. I know that converting to screw-bell has a reputation for giving good results, but the bell flair is not (usually) changed in that situation. Jay Kosta Endwell NY USA ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] New bell problems
Hi, It sounds as if the taper isn't even throughout the bell and this is resulting in bad notes. Some times this happens especially when from the factory. The metal might be thicker if I'm not mistaken they hand spin there bells? That one seam by the repairman might be where the problem lies. If there are any unneccesary kinks in the taper, bad notes and stuffiness will be the result. It might be wish to have the repairman smooth out the brace by taking it apart and carefully putting it back together. I hope this is helpful, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] New bell problems
In a message dated 3/9/2003 8:14:00 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Where the tail is attached to the instrument, the joint is not as clean as I would have expected - it's as though there is a slight kink in the circle. Hi, It sometimes happens when soldering the joint between the bell tail and the first branch that excessive solder accumulates forming a glob inside the connecting ferrule. This can cause stuffiness and some partials to play out of tune. Wes ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] New bell problems
A friend of mine has had a new bell fitted to her horn after an accident. Now she finds that the horn doesn't play half so well as it did before - there's a stuffiness about it and it feels rather unstable on a few notes, especially it seems on those using just 2nd valve. it's a Holton full double. She has spoken to the repairman who can find nothing wrong with it, although the metal of the new bell is thicker than the old one. Has anyone had this kind of problem or can anyone offer any explanation as to whether a new bell could affect the blowing of particular notes, or should she be looking for other causes? All the best, Lawrence ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] New bell problems
Sounds like you got something with a less resonant bell and a smaller throat.is it just the bell that was replaced or the tail to? It might be too much metal in the bell in too many wrong places. If the bell was not spun evenly you may have a problem. I've noticed my Atkinson flares are very heavy and not very resonant when flicked, but it gets the job done in the concert hall. Let me know what kind of flare and how much of the bell we're talking about and I might be able to solve your problem, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] New bell problems
Sounds like you got something with a less resonant bell and a smaller throat.is it just the bell that was replaced or the tail to? It might be too much metal in the bell in too many wrong places. If the bell was not spun evenly you may have a problem. I've noticed my Atkinson flares are very heavy and not very resonant when flicked, but it gets the job done in the concert hall. Let me know what kind of flare and how much of the bell we're talking about and I might be able to solve your problem, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
