Horn maintenence (trumpet)

gaybear · Post by **gaybear** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:12 am

since there's not a forum for all other instruments, i'm guessing this goes here

had my trumpet chemically cleaned, and tuned up, and i oil it regularly, but one of the valves still sticks (but only when played in combination with other valves. what's a boy to do? any horn players here?
should i get it checked out by someone else?

the isaac eaton · Post by **the isaac eaton** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:14 am

I play a lot of horns as well. Have you put it in the bath? That does wonders for horns.

gaybear · Post by **gaybear** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:14 am

the isaac eaton wrote:I play a lot of horns as well. Have you put it in the bath? That does wonders for horns.

just a bath of hot water?

the isaac eaton · Post by **the isaac eaton** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:15 am

Yeah, you'd be surprised how amazing that works.

gaybear · Post by **gaybear** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:15 am

awesome! i'll definately give it a shot. i don't have a tub, but i'll borrow someones

gaybear · Post by **gaybear** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:33 am

BTW, what toher horns do you play? i've been interested in getting a marching french horn.

the isaac eaton · Post by **the isaac eaton** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:23 am

mellaphones are really cool. I play mainly low brass, trombone, baritone and tuba. Ive dabbled in trumpet but not extensively.

gaybear · Post by **gaybear** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:37 am

i'd love play trombone. i dn't know if my lips are big enough though.

izodiak · Post by **izodiak** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:36 am

Hot tub does wonders almost for everything..

(interested in the outcome, never played any horns,eh, do like clarinet, but that dosnt classify, I suppose)

othomas2 · Post by **othomas2** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:28 am

My bro plays french horn for a living.... and is always taking his horn apart and bathing and oiling it. I'll see what he says.