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