| Re: Bach Chicago C
I also had a "craftmanship" issue on the Bach Chicago C. Ordered it last year, when they were first available from Tulsa Band, (I had to wait until they received them). Supposedly they checked out the 5 horns they received, and sent me what they felt was the best one. (yeah). There had been a previous issue on another model/make horn prior to this one, so I had asked them to go over the Bach well.
Anyway, as I take the Bach out of the box/case, I immediately see "minor" issues with the finish. On the 2nd valve brace, (a chevron shaped thing) it had a burr cut along the chevron base, looked like by a roto-tool, that had not been filled/finished/plated etc.
The horn "played" well, but I still...for that amount of money...wanted a "new" horn. (We don't usually pay top dollar for "new" cars that might have damage to the finish...so...same with a new horn). Yes, I "might" damage it myself later, etc...but...it was NEW. It was SUPPOSED to be "perfect", (so to speak).
So I sent it back. I decided I did not want to "test" Bach further. I went to ITG that year, played every "C" there, (incl the Bach's)...bought th Edwards Gen III.
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