SopJob
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Hi,
I've been offered what I consider a shabby-looking Mk VI soprano. I've never bought a vintage horn before, and I never believed in these old rain pipes until I blew this instrument. The sound is awesome, and it is in tune over the entire tonal range. Technically, it's been overhauled as far as I can see: new pads and felts, tone hole rims even, cups in line, action easy-going.
So I'm very inclined to buy, but these strange cork sickles inside the lower C, B, and Bb tone holes strike me as odd. Any idea what they are? Have they been fitted to fx a tuning issue? Here's a picture:
Another question: The dealer asks some 2800 pounds. Would you go for it, or is this too high? I added two more photos. This here, in my opinion, shows the worst instance of corrosion around the upper pillar of the octave key.
One more question: Would you go for a relaquer?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Frank.
I've been offered what I consider a shabby-looking Mk VI soprano. I've never bought a vintage horn before, and I never believed in these old rain pipes until I blew this instrument. The sound is awesome, and it is in tune over the entire tonal range. Technically, it's been overhauled as far as I can see: new pads and felts, tone hole rims even, cups in line, action easy-going.
So I'm very inclined to buy, but these strange cork sickles inside the lower C, B, and Bb tone holes strike me as odd. Any idea what they are? Have they been fitted to fx a tuning issue? Here's a picture:
Another question: The dealer asks some 2800 pounds. Would you go for it, or is this too high? I added two more photos. This here, in my opinion, shows the worst instance of corrosion around the upper pillar of the octave key.
One more question: Would you go for a relaquer?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Frank.
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