[TPIN] BACH 37

[Tim Swensen]

I wouldn't give up on the horn yet unless I've
sent it to a top-notch repair person.  One person
I would suggest is Wayne Tanabe, who is now running
a repair and customization shop at the Yamaha
artist center in Manhattan.  He still works on
any kind of horn, as far as I know.

There are other great repair pros too, and TPIN
folks will offer names.

It could be that the valve casing is flexing slightly
when you hold (squeeze) the horn.  But, it sounds like
a valve guide issue, most likely.  If you like
the Bach you have, I expect it will be fixable
more cheaply than finding another horn.  And, you
might not like the replacement horn as much.

Tim Swensen



--- Tptgirl at aol.com wrote:
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> Mine has developed a valve issue that none of the
> repairmen seem to be able  
> to resolve.
>  
> The third valve works BEAUTIFULLY, until you start
> blowing air (playing the  
> horn), then it sticks about half way up about 50% of
> the time.  We have  
> determined that it is not the way I am pressing down
> (the angle).  I have  had it 
> lapped out twice... still a problem.
>  
> Any input on that would be great too!
>  
> Thanks
>  
> Cheri