Take a bell conversion ring (both pieces screwed together), cut it in half so you have two "C" shaped pieces. On the outside end of each piece, solder a cube of brass, drill out a hole in each to place a long screw and wing nut such that the two ring pieces can be screwed together around an intact bell. Place a thin layer of adhesive tape for padding on the inside (or something equivalent to prevent scratching the bell).
This gizmo then becomes a simulated bell ring that can be used to test an un-cut horn to estimate the horn's playing characteristics with the bell ring. It would be nice to be able to go into a shop with one's horn and have a simulated ring put on to test play the horn before making the decision to cut. Whadda think? Regards, Larry _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
