| Finally (Question included)!
Well, I got my truetone in my hands (finally).
Opened the box.... Newspaper shavings.. Trashed em...
The horn case wrapped in a trash bag. Opened the bag.
Immediately assaulted by that musty smell that accompanies all older things (Antique store smell or old house attic smell).
Opened the case. The horn, though it has no laquer on it whatsoever (Can see the bell was two piece, and can see the line where the metal was put together to make the bell. Are you POSITIVE this horn isn't worth repairing?!?) Well, went through the case.
Found a little something wrapped tightly in bubble wrap.
Opened.
It looks like your average bach mouthpiece, but slightly wider (The cup is a little more "V" than "U" shaped, as well.), with a longer length and SIGNIFICANTLY thicker rim.
I look at the engraving:
Vincent Bach Corp 1 1/4 C
So, I've cleaned it with the cream from Wal-Mart (Crap works wonders), and it looks about as good as new (No dings, dents, scratches..), but I'm having trouble getting rid of that damned smell.
Is there anything about the old mouthpieces that make them more desireable? Just checking. I'll play on it tomorrow, and give a low-down on it..
Van |