pink spots?

TrumpetsAreFun · 11-13-2005, 09:08 PM

I see pink and green spots on my trumpet lead pipe and other parts of it... what is it?

Alex Yates · 11-13-2005, 09:11 PM

My guess....oxidation.

I am sure one of our horn tech/maker experts around here will know.

Clarence · 11-13-2005, 09:36 PM

hey is that what they call red rot?

Billy B · 11-13-2005, 09:48 PM

I am assuming you have a lacquered horn. That is red rot coming from the inside out.

Alex Yates · 11-13-2005, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy B

I am assuming you have a lacquered horn. That is red rot coming from the inside out.

(in Bugs Bunny voice) "Yipe!"

TrumpetsAreFun · 11-13-2005, 10:35 PM

I take care of my trumpet though... i wash it every month, i just washed it yesterday. How do I prevent this from happening more

Clarence · 11-13-2005, 10:36 PM

man that stuff is nasty, it,s like foot fungus for trumpets.

isn,t there something that can be done about this trumpet cancer?

Clarence · 11-13-2005, 10:38 PM

HI alex.......

Alex Yates · 11-13-2005, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarence

HI alex.......

Hey there smickity-smack Clarence.....where is my secret jerk-seasoning recipe from your mom? LOL.

About this red rot TAF.....I have no idea what is done about it. The fact that you washed your trumpet every month, depending on what you washed it in, could have accelerated the problem. Did you properly lube up everything after cleaning? As part of my preventive maintenance, I usually put a few drops of valve oil in my lead pipe each time I do the valves to keep the inside of the horn slick and moisturized. I also cannot attest to what happens to lacquered horns since I have never owned one. I wish I could offer more advice. I am sure one of our more educated folks on the subject will chime in soon.

Solar Bell · 11-13-2005, 10:54 PM

According to my pro shop, the pink spots are NOT nessesarily red rot.
They can be from an imperfection in the brass or a laquer that was not completly cured.
I don't know for sure, just passing what the tech said.

-cw-

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Clarence Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 777	hey is that what they call red rot? __________________ You heard it here 1st, in what ever u do if u buy the ticket u take the ride! Stage 1XH Bb Phaeton 2030 Bb Jupiter flugle 846bl black Kersting Pocket trumpet Stage1 MP schilke 11 MP Sdsytems LCM77 wireless Shure PGX wireless

11-13-2005, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Clarence Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 777	man that stuff is nasty, it,s like foot fungus for trumpets. isn,t there something that can be done about this trumpet cancer? __________________ You heard it here 1st, in what ever u do if u buy the ticket u take the ride! Stage 1XH Bb Phaeton 2030 Bb Jupiter flugle 846bl black Kersting Pocket trumpet Stage1 MP schilke 11 MP Sdsytems LCM77 wireless Shure PGX wireless

11-13-2005, 10:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Clarence Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 777	HI alex....... __________________ You heard it here 1st, in what ever u do if u buy the ticket u take the ride! Stage 1XH Bb Phaeton 2030 Bb Jupiter flugle 846bl black Kersting Pocket trumpet Stage1 MP schilke 11 MP Sdsytems LCM77 wireless Shure PGX wireless

11-13-2005, 10:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Solar Bell Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 4,260	According to my pro shop, the pink spots are NOT nessesarily red rot. They can be from an imperfection in the brass or a laquer that was not completly cured. I don't know for sure, just passing what the tech said. -cw- __________________ Chuck Willard *The Willard of Oz* "Don't be afraid to see what you see." Ronald Reagan

11-13-2005, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,405	My guess....oxidation. I am sure one of our horn tech/maker experts around here will know.

11-13-2005, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Billy B Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 213	I am assuming you have a lacquered horn. That is red rot coming from the inside out.

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TrumpetsAreFun Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California Posts: 76	I take care of my trumpet though... i wash it every month, i just washed it yesterday. How do I prevent this from happening more

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