THE BEST deal around for a COMPLETELY CLEAN horn!

Ultrasonic cleaning is HERE!!!

Normal price is $80 plus shipping!

 

This is an offer to completely clean your trumpet, cornet, or flugelhorn (ANY BRAND) with the newest cleaning method. UltraSonic Cleaning Technology and unique chemistry equal a modern environmentally safe approach that not just rinses the instruments but thoroughly removes all oils and the calcium buildup in a horn. Every brass player knows that as time passes calcium and organic materials build up inside a horn. The more you eat and drink before or during playing time fill your horn with unwanted crud. This crud is contamination to the metal and in time causes the metal to oxidize and metal failure occurs.  This separation of the copper and zinc that make up brass is better known as red rot and will ultimately result in tubing splits and pinholes, especially in a trumpet mouthpipe. The difference between a medium-large bore and a large bore trumpet is only a few thousands of an inch. That is roughly the thickness of a few sheets of paper! Many trumpets have over twice this thickness of debris coating the interior surfaces. In addition to making the horn feel tighter this material can interfere with your valve and slide actions. Although periodic cleaning or flushing of your instrument at home has it’s benefits, the Ultrasonic cleaning process can effectively remove all the internal and external contamination much more thoroughly than you can at home. Instruments should be cleaned professionally at least once a year.

The Ultrasonic cleaning job includes the following:

  • Your horn is disassembled and inspected then ultrasonic cleaned in a chemical solution formulated to clean the inside of a trumpet, followed by a thorough brushing of all tubing, and a clear water rinse down.
  • The exterior lacquer is hand polished and any spots with missing lacquer are waxed to provide light protection.
  • The valve pistons and valve casings are hand polished and the valves are correctly aligned. New felts and corks are installed. Springs are replaced as needed.
  • The tuning and valve slides are polished, aligned and fit to their tubing.
  • Trumpet is lubricated and correctly reassembled, including bumpers on the moving slides to quiet them from clacking.
  • Waterkey operation is checked and springs and corks are replaced when needed. Amado keys are re-assembled and oiled for proper operation.
  • Trumpet is play tested and inspected before being sent back for your enjoyment.

I take just as much care of a student instrument as I do a professional instrument. Every player deserves to be proud of their horn whether it is a Bach Strad or a Bach Bundy! Any missing parts that are currently available will be an additional cost and must be discussed before you send the horn. Any solder work that needs done will be negotiated before I accept the horn. No damaged instruments will be accepted unless discussed with me first.

The above Ultrasonic Service does not include:

  • Removal of any larger, or crease dents
  • Crinkled bells
  • Resoldering braces, pinky hook, or tuning slides
  • Totally frozen tuning slides that require oil-soaking and heating or unsoldering
  • Replacing worn spots of lacquer

Those items can be done, but will be at an additional cost. Please contact me for a quote before sending your horn.

 

You are responsible for shipping costs to me. Please contact me if you have any questions. I am also available to discuss other refinish options for your horn, just ask! I am a member of NAPBIRT and also do repair work and will give you a free quote on work needed.

Since we have had a bad apple now, we are including this *Legal Stuff*. We accept Paypal, or other forms of payment as discussed before bidding. We will ship your horn back to you as soon as possible. Normal time is up to two weeks depending on backlog. This is an auction format and we DO NOT offer refunds. ALL SALES FINAL, NO WARRANTIES on lacquer wear, we honor our word and expect the same from you. You must pay within 10 days or we will re-list the item. Non-paying bidders ruin auctions for sellers and other bidders alike, they will be reported to eBay. Thank you for understanding and bidding.

 

 

And HEY, have a great day!!!