[Hornlist] RE: wind octet + flute(s)

2004-03-10 Thread phirsch
Well, Since no one seems to have mentioned the rather obvious fact that a standard wind octet plus a couple of flutes is identical with a double woodwind quintet, I thought I'd point that out, just in case this factoid may initiate the thought process in some otherwise dormant cerebellum

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2004-03-10 Thread SHANE DANIEL MARTIN
My topic is... What can a person do to get by until a valve rebuild when the valves are less than 20% compression (the horn still plays wonderfully though)? Shane Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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2004-03-10 Thread Hans
Get a set of new valve cylinders (rotors) made from the factory, a set a hair thicker, get it fit into the case (repairmanĀ“s work, but very good repairman only, not a self taught plumber). Should be tight perfectly then. Plating does help only for a short period. Or, if you have a very good fine

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2004-03-10 Thread Richard Smith
I'm looking for a little help from other horn players. On my web site I have posted a photograph of the Boston Symphony horn section from the early part of the 20th century. I do not know where I found this photo. If any one is familiar with it or can identify any of the players, please let me

[Hornlist] calling me stubborn (peace !)

2004-03-10 Thread Hans Pizka
Calling me stubborn, Steve, - well, you might be right, but in a different way than you intended, perhaps. Yes, I am stubborn pedantic, - and as a result, my horns are like new even after 30 years of use. I sold some of my horns, used for more than ten years, for twice the price I purchased them

[Hornlist] re: post for the list (valve compression)

2004-03-10 Thread J. Kosta
Just make certain to keep both ends of the rotor bearings oiled to prevent click-clack. If your regular oil isn't working (too light weight), then I suggest trying sewing machine oil - but just for the bearings, not on the body of the rotors. The air pressure change that you create by pulling or

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2004-03-10 Thread Joshua Cheuvront
Shane, If you're down to 20 percent, there's probably not a whole lot you can do. I used to have a horn that needed a rebuild fairly badly, and I found that using a heavier oil helped. I simply added a little motor oil to my Al Cass oil to thicken it up. Good Luck! Josh Original

[Hornlist] Leaky slides

2004-03-10 Thread MichaelK216897
Hello everyone, I noticed on my new yamaha 668NDII that it seems like water leaks from the main f tuning slide. I emptied some water while practicing, and when I was going to again I grabbed the slide and the metal felt wet. I think it might be that when I was replacing the slide

[Hornlist] FS: Paxman 20L

2004-03-10 Thread Greg Smith
Hello Everyone, I have a Paxman 20L for sale. It is in rawbrass and has a screwbell. The horn is yellow brass with a rosebrass bell. The serial number puts its manufacture date in the mid to late 80's. This is a great playing horn in great overall shape, with only one small dent.

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2004-03-10 Thread Billbamberg
In a message dated 3/10/2004 3:20:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What can a person do to get by until a valve rebuild when the valves are less than 20% compression (the horn still plays wonderfully though)? Tightening the bearings and taking out endplay usually