Originally Posted by oldlou

this can only be determined by getting quotes for the repairs from more than one technician. If, in YOUR opinion that old artist grade trumpet will be worth the cost of the repairs to you as a player, or, if its collectibility will be enhanced by those repairs.


The leadpipe being unsoldered is no big deal to repair, BUT, if it is badly twisted or bent it will be expensive to renovate and, usually will require a costly replacement. You don't tell us in what way that the tuning slide is broken, thus, no estimate there. The "badly bent bell" also leaves us wondering just how badly bent is it and what will be required to bring it back to normal again.


OLDLOU>>