Trumpet Repair: Dentwork and Chem Bath We're very pleased with the end results achieved through our highly detailed and intricate repair services. Whether it be strictly a Play Condition Service or a Complete Instrument Overhaul, we think you'll be pleased with the value you get at Bandman. In a personalized and handcrafted manner, we fix your instrument the way we'd want our own fixed.   We have taken photos of a recent trumpet repair job performed in our shop, and posted them below, to help illustrate some of our brass repair service details. Please click on an image or follow the "Next" link to view larger images and more in-depth captions. Enjoy! Next Before. After.   Trumpet beforehand. This T602 has seen better days. "Ouch!"

What'd ya mean, "The other left?" The lead-pipe was also bent. Bell flare meets bell iron.

Much better! After completed dentwork. Leveled bell rim.

Lowering into the chem bath. Chem bath for parts. Polishing the inner slide tubes.

Cleaned parts before reassembly. Close-up of the cleaned valves. All ready for reassembly.

Greasing the bottom cap threads. Gluing the top cap felts. Greasing the slides.

Measuring the valve casing. Checking valve port placement. Confirming proper valve alignment.

Degreasing the valve casing. Reassembling the cleaned valves. Reassembling the greased slides.

Mouthpiece beforehand.	Truing mouthpiece shaft.	Chem bath for mouthpiece.

Cleaning mouthpiece bore.	Polishing mouthpiece.	Mouthpiece after.

Oiling waterkey rods.	Cleaned & repaired.	Play test.

Cleaning inside of case.	Final hand polish.	Completed trumpet repair.

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