Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 12:12 am Post subject: Looks affect playablity?
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Do the cosmetics of the instrument affect playability?
This is an important question, in my opinion, to think about whebn I'm shopping around for a used cornet. Obviously if the horn has some bent keys or a something then it won't exactly function properly, but what if it has some laquer missing or a slightly bent bell? Will it still play alright?
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 2:47 am Post subject: Damaged horns
I have had many horns with cosmetic damage that played well. Currently, I have a Getzen Deluxe model 80 cornet with a crumpled bell that plays extra nice. I will dewrinkle the bell before playing it in public as i would be embarrassed to be seen with such an awful looking horn.
I bought a horn once that had a few dents in critical places. The horn played GREAT. I had the horn fixed and then it was just bad. Instruments respond according to the current make up of the horn.That's why we try so hard to not allow our instruments to be damaged -- not to protect the cosmetic characteristics, but to protect the playing characteristics.
I sold that horn for money than I paid for it, and for more money than it was really worth. The kid who bought it thought it was very pretty and was proud to have a shiny silver Yamaha. I so wanted to tell him, kid you should have played it prior to my taking the dents out. Unfortunately last time I saw him he had put most of the dents back into the horn!
_________________ "To be a teacher you need to be as good a performer as you can be: you'll have more to impart to your students musically." - John Haynie
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