Author: Ken V
Date: 2007-09-23 06:48
Hello,
I also have recently aquired a Boosey & Hawkes model 1-10 Made in England s/n 196181, and by the list in the previous post made in 1979. I have completely disassembled and cleaned it and it plays as is, but it really needs pads, springs, and corks all around. It was advertised as wood but is not (ebonite?). Other than the replaceable parts it appears to be in excellent condition. I saw in one of the first posts in this string that a recommendation was made to replace the bronze springs with blued steel. I will do that as they are much easier to find and it sounds like it is a better choice. The keys appear to be nickle-silver and in good order. Can you tell me anything about the quality of an instrument like this in general? It is for my son who is just beginning and is playing in the school band.
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