Can you repair the top part where the valve screws in, on a 90s model OLDS trumpet? I had the instrument in highschool and now my daughter wants to play it in middle school. t @@wesleemusicrepair9820
It’s astounding that you were able to get those threads lined back up. I thought for sure you would have to resort to a much more complicated solution. Very impressive!
Than, you Wes for saving my bacon! I am primarily a woodwind guy, with more years under my belt than I want to think about. I do minor brass work like chem baths, soldering, pulling stuck slides etc. I was doing a chem bath and I dropped a nice silver plated Yamaha step up trumpet, doing the same damage that you cover here. Unbelievably, this was the first time I have dealt with something like this. I followed your instructions and I was able to repair it so that it was like it never happened. Thanks again!
You make it look so easy. It is interesting to see how you fix broken instruments. I am in the process of buying out a retired music instrument repair guy and going to fix instruments locally and surounding areas when I get everything set up. I'm a 5th generation family dairy farmer and have a BME and a BA in music and greatly enjoy playing all instruments. I want to see many generations of people playing instruments.
Wes I don't have a music background. But I do have a restoration background. It blows my mind watching you straighten out those valve threads! And using the canvas hammer and the cap nut to chase the threads back into shape was really neat. I would have never dreamed that was possible.
I am so amazed by what I just watched you do! You are a true artisan! I enjoy music and I am most certain you have a lot of people who respect you for what you accomplish!
You are a true artist when it comes to repairing instruments. I do have a question though if I may. I have a Roth trumpet that I have owned since high school. When it was given to me by my parents it was already used and in decent condition. It has only gotten worse over time. My question is I know it is not worth much, but would you recommend a new coat of lacquer? I have some dents and previous damage that has been repaired from previous damage. Thanks Fred.
Wes, I really like watching your videos. The rounded rawhide hammer you use to reform the casing I understand but not sure what you are doing with the screw driver, it looks like you are pressing it against the threads. I would think that it would smash the threads together.Exactly what are you doing there? Thanks Ruben
I have a coronet where the top cap threads were mishandled (not by me) and the valve spring pops the valve out. I assume it was cross-threaded many times during its earlier life. Any advice? Not exactly the same procedure as what you're doing here, I would guess...
I particularly like the obvious Krylon clear-coat poly finish. Why use laq when you can use something awful from the hardware store, right? Are there certain diameter valve mandrels you use more than others? I would like to buy some but buying all of them is kinda pricey. (Mostly I get Conns, Yamahas, Bachs)
Please if you ever find out why or how the damage happens I think we’d all love to know. Some of us are musicians who have never seen instruments this damaged in our lives.
Lots of junk made in China for sure. If that was actually a Yamaha horn then I’m sure there is some quality control in place for those horns. Yamaha has a very solid reputation for making good quality instruments.
Ok.....WOW. I thought #3 was going to be a much bigger challenge. Bringing the dead back to life. Again Wes, great job!
never ceases to amaze how often unrepairable damage is repairable in brass instruments
Thanks for watching. Yes, I’m always amazed at the resiliency of brass.
Wes Lee Music Repair
You are definitely the fixer of the “unfixable”!
The master repairman!
I would humbly edit the comment to read “… the apparently unrepairable can be mended in the hands of a master.”
Can you repair the top part where the valve screws in, on a 90s model OLDS trumpet? I had the instrument in highschool and now my daughter wants to play it in middle school. t @@wesleemusicrepair9820
It’s astounding that you were able to get those threads lined back up. I thought for sure you would have to resort to a much more complicated solution. Very impressive!
I would not have believed that threads that badly munged could be reshaped so well. Learning a lot.
I thought there's no way that can be repaired easily, but you made it look easy. Some seriously good skills there, a joy to watch. 👍🏻
I’m really enjoying your repair videos. Former trumpet player here. Thanks for sharing.
True craftmanship, a pleasure to watch in a throw away world.
Wes is part craftsman, part magician, and part wizard!
The first two valves are impressive. The third is a miracle.
Than, you Wes for saving my bacon! I am primarily a woodwind guy, with more years under my belt than I want to think about. I do minor brass work like chem baths, soldering, pulling stuck slides etc. I was doing a chem bath and I dropped a nice silver plated Yamaha step up trumpet, doing the same damage that you cover here. Unbelievably, this was the first time I have dealt with something like this. I followed your instructions and I was able to repair it so that it was like it never happened. Thanks again!
You make it look so easy. It is interesting to see how you fix broken instruments. I am in the process of buying out a retired music instrument repair guy and going to fix instruments locally and surounding areas when I get everything set up. I'm a 5th generation family dairy farmer and have a BME and a BA in music and greatly enjoy playing all instruments. I want to see many generations of people playing instruments.
Wes I don't have a music background. But I do have a restoration background. It blows my mind watching you straighten out those valve threads!
And using the canvas hammer and the cap nut to chase the threads back into shape was really neat.
I would have never dreamed that was possible.
its like a magic trick, once you see how it was done..... NICE work as always
Great Work!! I love to see these old horns come alive again!! 👍👍
It's incredibly relaxing to watch this.
Beautiful craftsmanship! Great job of saving those threads!
I am so amazed by what I just watched you do! You are a true artisan! I enjoy music and I am most certain you have a lot of people who respect you for what you accomplish!
Amazing! I would have thought that horn was trashed.
You are a true craftsman. I thought that 3rd valve was junk
Major skills on display
Good job Wes.🎺👍
Very nice job. That 3rd valve looked unsalvageable.
Wes Lee você é um profissional excepcional, que recuperação, que habilidade, parabéns!
Parabéns pela recuperação amigo ficou muito bom!
Um grande abraço de Tomé Açu no Pará/ Brasil .
This is truly amazing.
Great tip ! TY for sharing !
Somehow I think you could make something out of nothing....you are a true craftsman:-)
Hello. thanks for the great shares. I wanted to ask where can I buy this tool?
I learned alot here :) This can be applyed on metal fittings when fixing threads om brass couplings :) thank you.
You are a true artist when it comes to repairing instruments. I do have a question though if I may. I have a Roth trumpet that I have owned since high school. When it was given to me by my parents it was already used and in decent condition. It has only gotten worse over time. My question is I know it is not worth much, but would you recommend a new coat of lacquer? I have some dents and previous damage that has been repaired from previous damage. Thanks Fred.
Amazing talent Sir. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year!
What the heck are those people doing to their instruments? 😯
That's what I'm thinking when I see any of these videos! Must be some serious violence...
Maybe using it as a weapon? I can see the bell being shoved to a person's stomach.
Is this all possible because of the properties of brass? Can you reform any other metals like this? I know aluminum would just weaken more and more.
Unbelievable! The third one looked like a gonner.
Wes,
I really like watching your videos. The rounded rawhide hammer you use to reform the casing I understand but not sure what you are doing with the screw driver, it looks like you are pressing it against the threads. I would think that it would smash the threads together.Exactly what are you doing there? Thanks Ruben
I use the wide flat blade of the screwdriver to act as a burnisher for bringing the threads back to round in between the casings
Incredible!
I have a coronet where the top cap threads were mishandled (not by me) and the valve spring pops the valve out. I assume it was cross-threaded many times during its earlier life. Any advice? Not exactly the same procedure as what you're doing here, I would guess...
I particularly like the obvious Krylon clear-coat poly finish. Why use laq when you can use something awful from the hardware store, right? Are there certain diameter valve mandrels you use more than others? I would like to buy some but buying all of them is kinda pricey. (Mostly I get Conns, Yamahas, Bachs)
Why the edit at 4:26 i wanted to see that full process
Is that trumpet spray painted?
Awesome!
Please if you ever find out why or how the damage happens I think we’d all love to know. Some of us are musicians who have never seen instruments this damaged in our lives.
school band students
They biggest problems happen when, rather than go to someone like Wes, a band kid’s dad decides to take the instrument out to the shop to “fix” it.
Wow nice Thanks
thanks
Is better to use dalbergia nigra wood because is more resistant as hammer
I didn't know there was a canvas hammer.
Whoda thunkit?!?
......uffffff , muchos golpes
Wow.
👏🏻👍
Очень сложная работа.
Where are you
Yamaha Trumpet made in China?
Sad but true.
Email address ?
WLMrepair@gmail.com
You mean it was painted with a very boring paint choice…
Yeah, saying it was an “interesting “ re-lacquer choice is being generous.
Mo
Witchcraft
Made in China.... is it even worth the time spent on repairing it??? lol. just toss the turd into the recycle bin.....
Lots of junk made in China for sure. If that was actually a Yamaha horn then I’m sure there is some quality control in place for those horns. Yamaha has a very solid reputation for making good quality instruments.