| As you might be able to tell from the picture the 2nd valve of the 38A sits a bit low. I need to get the cork replaced (which is from a wine bottle or something). I do have the right type of cork here, just need to take it to someone with a bit more experience with these things than I. I also need to find or get accustomed to a correct short shank mouthpiece, because I refuse to damage this cornet by using a long shank mouthpiece (which doesn't fit properly anyway). My short shank Conn 6 is a bit deep for me. I have 2 or 3 short shank Conn 4's which seem to all be different. But I haven't found one yet that I really like the rim. So I guess I will be trying to get Terry Warburton to make me a short shank for my Kanstul 5CW top. I don't like that top as much as a real 5CW though. And, I have to figure out what Warburton backbore I like.
Bill, I wouldn't get your 22B relacquered. You are right, it isn't worth the risk. The lacquer on mine is missing in some of the usual places and has darkened in some other places. I suspect the darkening that you see sometimes on this type of lacquer is due to sunlight, because the lacquer on the underside of the bell is lighter than on top. When I bought it I was told it had belonged to someone in a U.S. Military band for many years. Don't know if that is true, but it sure is a nice trumpet.
Regards, Christine |