Gutted - how long does it take to fix dent in bell?

[Jeanette]

is how I am feeling right now, not sure how I've managed to do it but putting my sax away after orchestra I dropped the stand on it and have put a ding/dent in the lower part of the bell

I assume a good tech will be able to get it out but how long will it take does anyone know?


Thank you

Jx

 

[Greg Strange]

I suppose it depends how severe the dent is...Griff or our mate from Utah (not Old Git) should be able to estimate the time taken...don't take to the local paint and panel shop...

I hope it gets sorted soon...

Greg S,

 

[Jeanette]

Thanks Greg, no it will only go somewhere reputable, just not got anyone very close by.

Jx

 

[Andrew Sanders]

It's so easily done Jeanette. I hope it's not too badly damaged.

 

[Jeanette]

It's so easily done Jeanette. I hope it's not too badly damaged.

Thanks, it's not huge but I am just so cross with myself.

Jx

 

[Nick Wyver]

If 'twere me I'd probably ignore it.

 

[Jeanette]

If t'were me I'd probably ignore it.

I think I could have predicted that from you.

Thanks Nick

at least you made me smile

Jx

 

[Colin the Bear]

If it doesn't affect the playability, I'd wait untill you have several more and get them done as a job lot. Lord alone knows what might happen in transit.

 

[Jeanette]

If it doesn't affect the playability, I'd wait untill you have several more and get them done as a job lot. Lord alone knows what might happen in transit.

I'm not posting it, it will have to be a trip out. If it can be done in a day or two that will be fine.

I'm not planning on any more, mind you I am that clumsy who knows. Only just got the scrapes sorted on the MX

Jx

 

[old git]

If you come to Croydon to see Griff, lunch is on me at the local Witherspoons, which is aptly named.

 

[Jeanette]

If you come to Croydon to see Griff, lunch is on me at the local Witherspoons, which is aptly named.

I think I will be seeing @griff136 just need to decide whether to go to Croyden or have a weeks holiday in Devon.

If Croyden I'll take you up on that offer thank you

Jx

 

[Ads]

by far the best dent pullers I know of are the Connolly brothers .. Connolly MIR, it`s what they do better than anything else IMO and they don`t charge an arm and a leg ..

 

[Jeanette]

by far the best dent pullers I know of are the Connolly brothers .. Connolly MIR, it`s what they do better than anything else IMO and they don`t charge an arm and a leg ..

Thanks Ads

Closer too, will have a think

Jx

 

[Sue]

I feel your pain Jeanette. Hope you feel not so gutted soon x

 

[Jeanette]

I feel your pain Jeanette. Hope you feel not so gutted soon x

Thanks Sue, feeling a touch better this morning, just makes you feel sick for being so stupid, but hopefully it can be fixed.

Jx

 

[Ads]

If you`d seen some of the dents in my 14M , you`d not worry , one of them looked like it was struck downwards on a sharp piece of metal as it was a combination of deep gouge in the brass and the hard edged trough-like dent it made, I didn`t think anyone could do anything with that but after Charlie Connolly had seen to it, it now just looks like a deep scratch . I was amazed ... the lovely thing about sops is that they`re just brass cones, no bow to get in the way making the job harder .

If you tell them how precious the thing is and that you`re a mod on CafeSax and have been recommended for their top notch dent pulling , I`m sure they`ll turn it around in no time for a minimal fee .. Whatever, it`ll be a doddle compared to my 14M and even more so some of the brass band instruments they`ve had to kick back into shape over the decades.

 

[aldevis]

It is just a dent on the bell, don't worry.
Do all notes play correctly?
If OG buys your lunch in Croydon (that usually includes a pint) I'll buy him a featured ale.

 

[ProfJames]

I know that Dawkes removed a dent while I waited - shop wasn't busy - and charged me £15. It was deep and was on my Cannonball Excalibur, black nickel. Did a great job. I know it is quite a distance but it could well be that any good techie will remove while you wait.

 

[aldevis]

I know that Dawkes removed a dent while I waited - shop wasn't busy - and charged me £15. It was deep and was on my Cannonball Excalibur, black nickel. Did a great job. I know it is quite a distance but it could well be that any good techie will remove while you wait.

And nicker is usually more delicate to pull out than lacquered brass. Jeanette, it will be fine and easy.

 

[jazzdoh]

Sorry about your sax.
How big is the ding/dent?
Connollys are good and they are not far off the junction 1 of the M5.