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Originally Posted by ccaranna  is it possible for instruments to last a long time? |
Chuck, welcome to Trumpet Master! I too began practing again after 25 years.
The answer is
yes if you care for them.
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Originally Posted by ccaranna Does my instrument just need time to get back in shape (like me)? |
Don't know. A good repairman could tell you if it can be done, and together you can decide if it's worth the money.
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Originally Posted by ccaranna I'm not sure I can justify spending a lot for a new horn right now for the amount of playing I forsee myself doing. |
Jim Donaldson's
Trumpet Gearhead website had lots of great answers to the questions I began asking after I rented a horn and began practicing again.
http://www.dallasmusic.org/gearhead/
Happy Practicing,
Richard Oliver