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Brian H. Smout · 09-19-2006, 05:25 PM

Hi,

I have a 1978 LA Benge that developed the same problem. Parts replaced and sound better because I was losing air through some pinhole leaks. New leadpipe and tuning slide repair plus labour was about $200. Buy an Olds Ambassador for your backup horn or for resale for $150 when your baby comes home. Total nut= $200 - 400.00.

Your trumpet is probably due for replating as the Benge s/p is quite thin. Send it to Charlie Melks at Charlie's Brass Works or Kanstul and get a complete overhaul overhaul and you're good for another 30 years!

Cheers,

Brian

09-19-2006, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brian H. Smout Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Swift Current, Sask. Canada Posts: 116	Hi, I have a 1978 LA Benge that developed the same problem. Parts replaced and sound better because I was losing air through some pinhole leaks. New leadpipe and tuning slide repair plus labour was about $200. Buy an Olds Ambassador for your backup horn or for resale for $150 when your baby comes home. Total nut= $200 - 400.00. Your trumpet is probably due for replating as the Benge s/p is quite thin. Send it to Charlie Melks at Charlie's Brass Works or Kanstul and get a complete overhaul overhaul and you're good for another 30 years! Cheers, Brian __________________ "Swift Current - where we're neither swift nor current"