[TPIN] Benge

[JFDonaldsn at aol.com]

> I have a Benge 90 C that has rot in the leadpipe that needs to be 
> replaced.  Horn is Large bore and has reverse type pipe.  Where do I get a new pipe? 
> 

You might want to try your local Conn-Selmer dealer and see if they can get 
the part from the company. The horn is no longer in production. In fact, Benge 
barely exists anymore with the only instruments in the catalog being the 
pocket trumpet and, believe it or not, a trombone. But that's the logical place to 
start. Good luck.

If that proves futile, I'd contact one of the repair technicians who have 
national followings (Dick Ackright, Charley Melk, Rich Ita, Ron Pinc, et al) and 
see if they can find or make something that would work. With that horn, 
however, you need to be careful about blowing the cost/benefit analysis. Probably 
not worth spending a fortune on. Watch for them on eBay to see how much they are 
going for.

    Jim Donaldson    
    Denver Colorado
    http://www.dallasmusic.org/schilke/
    http://www.dallasmusic.org/gearhead/



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