Heavens2kadonka

I have a few questions about restore work for old horns..

- When dents are pulled, I know it leaves a permanent "scar," but does the sound still remain "damaged"?

- How much does it generally cost to strip a horn of its plating or lacquer, down to the raw, and then to replate/relacquer?

- If I were to consider doing either one or both of these, who should I consider in doing the work? Who has the best reputation for restoring old horns?

- Considering the trumpet in question is a VERY old trumpet (Year 1900), is there a problem in doing this work?

And FINALLY (For now)

- Does anyone have experience in playing trumpets of this particular age?

Thanks in advance.

Van