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Overhaul An Out-Of-Tune R13 Or Buy New?

Author: Johnny Galaga
Date: 2022-05-20 05:01

I have an R13 purchased new in 1997 that has never played in tune, serial #426515. It needs an overhaul, but I'm debating if it's worth spending the high $ on a professional overhaul or shopping for something new.

I just want something that's in tune. Don't overhauls cost like $600 or something? Local music shops usually do a poor job, so I'm assuming I'd have to find a true expert and ship it somewhere? But I'm not sure where to begin.

Or I could try to sell the thing, plus save the $600, and then start shopping. The prices of new horns is daunting. I don't need a top professional model, just something in tune. So what do you guys think? Overhaul an out-of-tune horn, or start fresh?

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