DouThis is my second attempt to send this. My IP server must be on the fritz, since a couple of postings I sent to the other hornlist have aklso failed to materialize. Just to add to the good advice you've been getting, you should have the valves evaluated by one of the highly rated repairpeople so far mentioned just to find out what the heck is really going on. From what you originally wrote, the horn seems to play marvelously despite all the issues.
Richard in Seattle -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Knopf compensating double Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 09:33:25 -0700 From: Richard V. West <[email protected]> To: The Horn List <[email protected]> Doug: Hans took the words from my mouth. Sending the horn to Germany is to subject it to all kinds of hazards both from the shipping gorillas and the beauracratic shuffling on both sides of the pond. Christian Knopf can probably provide the right valve if contacted by one of the excellent repair people already mentioned on the list. When I interviewed Christian for the article I wrote in the Horn Call in 2004, he mentioned that his valve assemblies were outsourced to one of the major valve makers in Germany (a common practice since valve assemblies require such precise engineering and consistent workmanship). Could you send me a picture of your Knopf off-list? I'd like to compare it with the images I have of Knopf compensating models, which are relatively rare compared to the more popular Knopf/Geyer wrap full doubles. Good luck, Richard in Seattle On 3/26/2010 11:24 PM, Hans Pizka wrote: > Hello Doug, > > get in touch with Ken Pope (617) [email protected] > > He is experienced& a long time friend of main > Here is his adress: Pope Instrument repair, 80 Wenham Street, Jamaica Plain, > MA.2130 > > He can measure the missing valve& order a new one from Knopf. He also can > make the bell cut operation. > > The bell ring will not change the tone colour, but keep the louder dynamics > in a way, that the bell itself will not start to "cry" or sound breaks away. > > Never do this logistic nightmare sending a horn to Germany for repair, never. > Our custom people surpass the US custom folks by far in their stupidity. > > Good luck > > Regards > > Hans > ############################################################################ > Am 26.03.2010 um 22:03 [email protected]: > > >> I have questions concerning four topics, but first the set-up story... I >> recently got my hands on an older Knopf compensating double horn. I had some >> minor repairs done and, after adjusting the first valve, it felt a bit >> stuffy but otherwise played very well. I've played some pretty nice >> instruments that can be described as 'forgiving' or 'obedient,' but this >> Knopf actually seems 'willing' to play what I want. Creepy, huh? I'm anxious >> to see how it plays once it's issues are resolved. >> >> Corrosion - I had the horn professionally cleaned. The inside was filthy. >> The slides fit well and there was/is no evidence of corrosion on the outside >> of the horn. Is corrosion on the inside of the instrument a valid concern? >> If so, how can this be checked and, if necessary, remedied? >> >> Valve work - During the cleaning it was discovered that the first valve had >> been replaced with one that doesn't fit correctly. I contacted Christian >> Knopf about getting a valve for it. He has been very patient with me and my >> poor German generated by a web-based translation of iffy English. He >> understandably wants me to send him the horn so he can correctly install the >> right valve. My gut feeling is to ship the horn to him for this work. Does >> it make sense to send the instrument to Germany to have the work done by >> Herr Knopf? Can I have the horn properly repaired stateside, if so by whom? >> >> Overseas Shipping - If I send the horn to Herr Knopf, obviously I have to >> ship it to Germany. From what I've gathered, shipping the horn overseas is >> quite costly in time, money or both. The people at one shipping office >> raised concerns about being taxed on the value of the horn getting it >> through customs. Could someone with transatlantic shipping experience offer >> some tips, please? >> >> Also, if all else works out, I'm considering having the bell cut. I prefer a >> cut bell for ease of travel. The bell of this horn is so light and resonant >> that I fear a ring might dampen it. I asked Herr Knopf and he said the >> bronze ring he uses would not change the character of the horn. I've had >> screw bells on my Paxman 20L and Yamaha 667V. The Yamaha ring seems to be by >> far the lighter of the two. What are the differences in the rings available? >> Would one be more appropriate than another for this horn? >> >> >> >> Doug >> >> Life is a terminal disease - live with it. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> post:[email protected] >> unsubscribe or set options >> athttps://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/hpizka%40me.com >> > _______________________________________________ > post:[email protected] > unsubscribe or set options > athttps://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/hornfella%40comcast.net > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG -www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2772 - Release Date: 03/26/10 > 12:33:00 > > _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
