I dropped my mouthpiece...

gregc · 10-21-2004, 01:41 PM

Gold plated, and I dropped it on a tile floor. The very end on the shank is slightly flattend in one spot. Can I get it fixed? Should I just put a tapered tool in the end and tap it back or is some expertise required here..... maybe I toss it and chalk it up?
Help!
Thanks,
Greg

bigaggietrumpet · 10-21-2004, 02:08 PM

If you toss it, toss it my way!!

It's definitely reparable (as many times as I dropped mine running to the drill field, I'd know). Usually all that is required is gentle use of the taper tool.

MUSICandCHARACTER · 10-22-2004, 01:36 AM

The mouthpiece taper tool costs about $18. I carry one in my mute bag. I make lots of friends at gigs and rehearsals when I hear the awful sound of a mouthpiece hitting the floor. 1 minute later they are ready to go.

Jim

dizforprez · 10-29-2004, 08:15 AM

round nose pliers would also work to fix this if you dont want to buy a reamer.

Tootsall · 10-29-2004, 08:39 AM

But be careful with the needle-nose pliers. Their taper is usually different from that of the mouthpiece and you might end up "belling" the very end of the shank. Easssssyyyyy does it.

dizforprez · 10-29-2004, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tootsall

But be careful with the needle-nose pliers. Their taper is usually different from that of the mouthpiece and you might end up "belling" the very end of the shank. Easssssyyyyy does it.

sorry i should have added that

:wink: thanks tootsall.

Tootsall · 10-29-2004, 01:19 PM

Something I should have added as well.... if you suffer from a loose 2nd slide, this same technique can be done to tighten it up. But be VERY careful that you don't damage the inside of the 180 degree bend with the tip of the jaws on the pliers IN ADDITION to being careful not to bell the end(s) of the slide!

JackD · 10-29-2004, 01:32 PM

I fixed the end of my Bach's 3rd slide (which kept falling out) by just gently pushing the the ends of the tubing together. Hasnt fallen out since.

Bourbon City · 10-29-2004, 02:03 PM

I have used a nail punch or a center hole punch. They are normally round and tapered and looks like a mouthpiece tool. Either tool works and works well. Cheap too. I recommend the nail punch over the other. The center hole punch is pointed.

I recommend that you take your mouthpiece to the Hardware Store to see what size of punch to buy.

If no one at the Hardware Store is looking your way, use the tool to staighten your mouthpiece and then put the tool back and walk away. Darn, I can't believe I really made that recommendation. Please don't read this last paragraph.

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gregc Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, U.S. of A. Posts: 548	I dropped my mouthpiece... Gold plated, and I dropped it on a tile floor. The very end on the shank is slightly flattend in one spot. Can I get it fixed? Should I just put a tapered tool in the end and tap it back or is some expertise required here..... maybe I toss it and chalk it up? Help! Thanks, Greg

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bigaggietrumpet Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: College Station,TX Posts: 814	If you toss it, toss it my way!! It's definitely reparable (as many times as I dropped mine running to the drill field, I'd know). Usually all that is required is gentle use of the taper tool. __________________ Michael Smith Hullabaloo: The official band of Texas A&M Basketball Kanstul 1537/ Schilke 14 LA Olds Studio

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MUSICandCHARACTER Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newburgh, Indiana Posts: 1,165	The mouthpiece taper tool costs about $18. I carry one in my mute bag. I make lots of friends at gigs and rehearsals when I hear the awful sound of a mouthpiece hitting the floor. 1 minute later they are ready to go. Jim __________________ Dr. Jim Fox Licensed Mental Health Therapist Mouthpiece chart: www.ibowtie.com/tmptmpccharts.html

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Bourbon City Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Louisville/Bardstown, Kentucky Posts: 195	I have used a nail punch or a center hole punch. They are normally round and tapered and looks like a mouthpiece tool. Either tool works and works well. Cheap too. I recommend the nail punch over the other. The center hole punch is pointed. I recommend that you take your mouthpiece to the Hardware Store to see what size of punch to buy. If no one at the Hardware Store is looking your way, use the tool to staighten your mouthpiece and then put the tool back and walk away. Darn, I can't believe I really made that recommendation. Please don't read this last paragraph. __________________ Dale Schmidt, P.E. Bridges to build and Rivers crossed...

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10-29-2004, 08:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
dizforprez Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,028	round nose pliers would also work to fix this if you dont want to buy a reamer.

10-29-2004, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	But be careful with the needle-nose pliers. Their taper is usually different from that of the mouthpiece and you might end up "belling" the very end of the shank. Easssssyyyyy does it.

10-29-2004, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Something I should have added as well.... if you suffer from a loose 2nd slide, this same technique can be done to tighten it up. But be VERY careful that you don't damage the inside of the 180 degree bend with the tip of the jaws on the pliers IN ADDITION to being careful not to bell the end(s) of the slide!

10-29-2004, 01:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
JackD Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Manchester / London Posts: 763	I fixed the end of my Bach's 3rd slide (which kept falling out) by just gently pushing the the ends of the tubing together. Hasnt fallen out since.

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