Servicing brass instrument slides can be rewarding. With only a few affordable supplies, some basic knowledge, and a little time, you can greatly affect the playing condition of your brass inventory, stretch your repair budget, and have fun getting your hands dirty at the same time! Servicing brass instrument slides can be rewarding. With only a few affordable supplies, some basic knowledge, and a little time, you can greatly affect the playing condition of your brass inventory, stretch your repair budget, and have fun getting your hands dirty at the same time!
Examine
Stuck slides on brass instruments are usually the result of neglect: infrequent cleaning and lubrication and, sometimes, improper lubricants. Also, examine the slides and connected tubing for dents, as well as for loose braces and solder joints. Don’t try to free slides that have any of these issues, or slides that are adjacent to loose braces, as this could lead to further damage. Please refer these jobs to a professional repair shop.
