Pleasant Surprise

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ronnies
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Pleasant Surprise

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I was getting ready for our normal orchestral rehearsal last night when I was collared by the principal clarinet who said that he had an 'old trombone' at home and I'm having a clear out so it's yours if you want it. I said of course I'll take it and he showed me a small photo of it in the case. The bell lacquer had seen better days bit the counterweight said 'Bach' so I thought it might be half decent.

I picked it up today and it turned out to be a Stradivarius Model 42 (the answer to the meaning of life), Serial number would indicate it was made about 1982. It needs a good clean and a wee bit of attention on the slide (minor dents). It'll go to Bryce Ferguson for a good ultrasound clean and a service and maybe a relacquer I think and I can branch out from just playing bass, The 6 1/2 AL mouthpiece can go for a clean and maybe replate too,

Not bad for a freebie !

Ronnie
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:good: Nice find! :good:
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Nice! The only time that happened to me was an old TIS Conn a guy gave me. It had major red rot and very worn inner slides. I ended up giving it to the horn tech I patronize for parts.
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It's gone in for a slide service and clean up and Bryce pointed out the bell is unlacquered, hence the "character".

Ronnie
Shires Tru-Bore (Bb/F/Gb/D)
Bach Stradivarius 42 (unlacquered bell)
Excel Bb/F/Gb/D (Chinese made Yamaha YBL-613G clone)
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