AboutColin Murray Expertise I can answer about trombone equipment (instruments, mouthpieces, used horns, etc) and
trombone (especially bass trombone) playing. If I don't know right away, I have an extensive
network of experts to call on. I can't help you get a date.
Experience 25 years as professional bass trombonist (playing in big bands,orchestras, theatre, etc), 20 years as brass repair technician and retail and wholesale sales. Bass trombone instructor at Humber College, Toronto. Creator of website www.mrequipment.net - all about brass and woodwind gear and the people behind it.
Organizations National Association of Music Merchants, American Federation of Musicians, International Trombone Association
Education/Credentials B.Mus, L.Mus (Performance) McGill University, Montreal
Expert: Colin Murray Date: 7/3/2008 Subject: Replating inner slides
Question The plating of the inner slides of my old Conn 32H is worn. Is replating a good alternative or do I need to buy new tubes?
In other words does replating work fine?
Please reply to twilightbone@yahoo.com or quinoneshlr@libertypr.net
Answer Hi Luis,
It's very difficult to successfully replate slide tubes. First, you have to remove the old plating, which can sometimes damage the tubes underneath. It's a lot easier to replace the tubes, and your repair technician should be able to get the right size tubes (.500 and .522) from a few different sources and cut them to the right length (if need be) to fit your 32H.
I hope that answers your question. If you need further help, please don't hesitate to ask.
Colin Murray
www.mrequipment.net
"It's not HOW you play, it's WHAT you play!"™
