Posted by Daniel C. Oberloh on February 10, 2003 at 15:13:52:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Tuba overhaul web page completed posted by Rick Denney on February 09, 2003 at 17:30:04:
Hi Rick,
My philosophy? Hmm. Do I have one?
“If you can’t play it polish it?”
What you got was an “econo” overhaul, I am glad that worked out to your satisfaction.
These instruments were on their way to Boot Hill. The owners wanted me to do my annual Messiah routine. Some times my “walking on water” act is a little rusty and I find replacing these parts aids in moving things along while delivering a high quality end product that does not have a negative impact on the playing character of the horn.
Each instrument has to be approached individually and of course there are the economics of being a craftsman. I do this for a living and would rather make the money myself than pay the factory. It’s about the balance between doing good work, maintaining the integrity of the instrument and its design and making a income.
Daniel C. Oberloh
Oberloh Woodwind and Brass Works