[Dixielandjazz] Re: Cryogenic treatment for brass

[Mike C.]

If it ain't broke don't fix it. I've got better things to do with my 
horn than experiment with it. I'd rather practice and gig with it.

Mike

Bill Haesler wrote:
> Dear Bob,
> You said [snip]
> 
>>It would be impracticable to stress-relieve musical instruments because the
> 
> temperature involved would damage non-metallic parts including the lacquer.<
> 
> Which reminded me of a mate who decided to save money and re-sweat the spit
> valve back onto his cornet.
> The resultant heat melted all the tubing joints and he finished up with a
> very collapsed instrument.
> It cost him heaps to have a professional rectify the mess.
> Kind regards,
> Bill. 
> 
> 
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