I have rescued some school surplus trombones. They are in a condition that would be consistent with school abuse. One is an Olds Super (‘52 if I remember correctly). With some rot in the inner slide. There’s lacquer wear of course, and a few bumps and dents but nothing major. It plays really quite well, well enough for me to teach with in the condition that it’s in. If I decided to let this go, is there any value in it in the condition that I describe?
The second one is a Reynolds Contempora model 35, 520 bore f attachment from 1958. Somewhere along the line it has lost its leadpipe. I made a few phone calls to various instrument repair people, and they were concerned about being able to find a .520 pipe that would be suitable.
Do you believe that the horn is worth the hassle of repairing? Where would I find a lead pipe for this trombone?
Third is a superbone that needs major repair,
Thanks for the help,
Mark
Ps Forth is a ................................shh..............Mt Vernon 42
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