rob rutjes
How to best tune the b flat part of the 103 with both the large and the small tuning slide or either one.2017/01/04 2:27pm ☆
Hi - a question for the horn care session; what is the best way to keep the inside clean?2017/01/04 2:39pm ☆
Davis Anthony Scott
From an ancient amateur who loves the horn and looking forward to his first live hangout, t-shirt at the ready! Dave in MN/USA2017/01/04 4:06pm ☆
Hi Sarah! I wanted to ask you about how often you would recommend to oil your valves and grease your slides? How much oil do you use and what type? Synthetic or Natural oils? Also, How much grease do you use and where?2017/01/04 9:38pm ☆
Larry Grabow
Hi Sarah, love Sarah's Music on the Deutsche Welle , dein deutsch ist ausgezeichnet! Can you ask who the founding "Gebrüder" were and if they distribute to "the horn guys" in the LA area? Our son the bass trombonist made a Carnegie Hall HS honor ensemble2017/01/05 12:34am ☆
Richard
Hi Sarah. What is recommended for maintaining the patina on an unlaquered horn ? Richard in Toronto2017/01/05 8:43am ☆
Richard
What make horn does the new Solo Horn man use? Wil he be switching to Alexander?2017/01/05 8:45am ☆
Dr Helena
Hello form Copenhagen. I adore you. My question; do you carry an emergency repair kit around with you or does the Orchestra have a sort of travelling workshop to fix last minute problems?2017/01/05 9:22am ☆
Sarah in Berlin
Hi everyone! Team Horn Hangouts have just arrived in Horn Mecca...we´re in Mainz and setting up at Gebr.Alexander for the Hangout. Can´t wait to see you all online in a couple of hours! Sarah x2017/01/05 10:44am ☆
Sarah at Alexanders in Mainz
Not in Berlin...in Mainz!! :-)2017/01/05 10:49am ☆
Richard Slater
Richard from London! Ive had valve strings work loose before and during playing and soft brass screws losing their slot. Is there a better way to avoid a sudden loose string and an unopenable screw? Can you do a little brass Allen screw and key instead ?2017/01/05 10:59am ☆
Losdon in Basel
Richard: The questiona about the horn of David Cooper, this link may give you the answer: your2017/01/05 11:03am ☆
Losdon in Basel
Richard: The question about the horn of David Cooper - this link may give you the answer: www.philly.com/philly/columnists/peter_dobrin/New-Berlin-Philharmonic-principal-hornist-got-boost-in-Philadelphia.html2017/01/05 11:06am ☆
Sarah at Alexanders in Mainz
Thanks Losdon! :-)2017/01/05 11:58am ☆
Sarah at Alexanders in Mainz
Don´t forget to let us know where you are watching from! And if you have a Horn Hangout t-shirt....put it on!! :-)2017/01/05 12:00pm ☆
Rhian Cope
Rhian in Canberra: there have been recent discussions about hypersensitivity pneumonitis from not disinfecting their horns (particularly the lead pipe and main slide). What are your suggestions on protecting yourself from this occupational disease?2017/01/05 12:28pm ☆
Jon Mitchell
Monring Sarah and Tim from a chilly NYC !2017/01/05 12:35pm ☆
Markus Rose
Hi sarah Happy New year I´m courious bout the hangout. Iám watching nearby MAinz in Darmstadt :-)2017/01/05 12:39pm ☆
Tim in Melbourne
Morning Jon! A balmy 25 degrees celsius at 11:40pm in Melbourne...:)Admin 2017/01/05 12:39pm ☆
Sarah at Alexanders in Mainz
Good evening Handsome Tim! We miss you here!2017/01/05 12:40pm ☆
Sarah at Alexanders in Mainz
Jon! Happy New Year to New York!,2017/01/05 12:41pm ☆
Jon Mitchell
Thx Saz. Happy new year to Berlin/Mainz2017/01/05 12:42pm ☆
Malcolm Buchanan
I want to start playing again after 30 years (kids, work, etc) and want to know what I need to do to get my French Horn back in working order again.2017/01/05 12:43pm ☆
Campbell in Berlin
Hi Sarah and guys at Alexander!2017/01/05 12:44pm ☆
Cyndi Williams
Hi, Sarah and Tim! Cyndi in South Carolina here! Looking forward to hearing more about the care and feeding of our horns! Interested in valve maintenance. Disassembly and reassembly - how often, etc.2017/01/05 12:45pm ☆
Malcolm Buchanan
In Canberra, Australia2017/01/05 12:45pm ☆
Tim in Melbourne
Hi from Melbourne, Malcolm. Thanks for joining us. Sarah and the Alexander specialists will have lots of tips for you.Admin 2017/01/05 12:46pm ☆
Malcolm Buchanan
Thanks Tim2017/01/05 12:46pm ☆
Nicole Lehmann
Watching from Sunshine Coast, Australia.2017/01/05 12:47pm ☆
Sarah at Alexanders in Mainz
Hey Cyndi!, good morning!2017/01/05 12:48pm ☆
Sarah at Alexanders in Mainz
Hi Reimund! Hope you are wearing your horn hangout tshirt!!2017/01/05 12:49pm ☆
Mindy
Good evening from Singapore! :)2017/01/05 12:49pm ☆
maurizihorn
love from italy2017/01/05 12:50pm ☆
Brianna Kirkland
Hey Sarah and Tim! And good morning from New York! So excited to watch live... finally!2017/01/05 12:52pm ☆
Brendan Byrne
Brendan Byrne in Rugby2017/01/05 12:53pm ☆
Sarah at Alexanders in Mainz
Hi Brianna!2017/01/05 12:53pm ☆
Jeremy Rowe
Watching from chilly County Durham. I have a 1962 copy of a 103 unlaquered and in need of cleaning so looking forward to ant tips. I have never been able to establish who made it. The English importer is the only name on the bell; "Lewington". Blows well!2017/01/05 12:54pm ☆
Saar Berger
Sending many hugs from Frankfurt...2017/01/05 12:54pm ☆
Brendan Byrne
Looking forward to the hangout!! I played the horn in my youth. Should I take ir up again at 72 ?2017/01/05 12:54pm ☆
Tim in Melbourne
Brendan: Yes! Jeremy - welcome. I hope you get some good tipsAdmin 2017/01/05 12:55pm ☆
Kostantinos Siskos
Hello from Athens2017/01/05 12:56pm ☆
Ovuvuevuevue Enyetuenwuevue Ugbemugbem Osas
Hi2017/01/05 12:57pm ☆
Leigh
Hello Tim. Hello Sarah!2017/01/05 12:57pm ☆
Sarah at Alexanders in Mainz
Hey Saar! Come on over!2017/01/05 12:57pm ☆
Sarah at Alexanders in Mainz
Hugs to Leigh!2017/01/05 12:57pm ☆
Nicole Lehmann
Got my first Alexander horn for Christmas, keen to learn how to look after it2017/01/05 12:57pm ☆
Sarah at Alexanders in Mainz
Ok guys, we're going live soon. Send us photos of you watching from wherever in the world you are! Tweet #HornHangout or post on FB, we love seeing them!2017/01/05 12:58pm ☆
Nicole Lehmann
:)2017/01/05 12:58pm ☆
Kostantinos Siskos
Thank you Reimund. I am ok. And You?2017/01/05 12:58pm ☆
Elver Galarga
Just wanted to let you guys know that I sell tamales2017/01/05 12:58pm ☆
Richard in Melbourne
Hi Sarah, hi Tim good to be back with you after a long absence!2017/01/05 12:59pm ☆
Sandra
hugs from zürich2017/01/05 1:00pm ☆
Tim in Melbourne
Hi everyone! We have just gone live with a holding slide... will have live vision very soon :)Admin 2017/01/05 1:00pm ☆
Trajanus Scherlund
hello from vinter i Sweden2017/01/05 1:01pm ☆
Sarah from Canada
i want a horn hangouts t shirt!2017/01/05 1:03pm ☆
Juan Landy
hello from Ecuador2017/01/05 1:07pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
Regards from Panama !2017/01/05 1:07pm ☆
Mary
Hello from Boston - Sarah Willis is a superstar!2017/01/05 1:07pm ☆
Nicole Kesselring
hi from snowy switzerland =)2017/01/05 1:07pm ☆
Tim in Melbourne
If you have any specific questions, make sure you type them in. Sarah will get to any that she can !Admin 2017/01/05 1:08pm ☆
kevin
Good morning from Pleasure Ridge Park, Kentucky!2017/01/05 1:09pm ☆
Mary
What kind of education/training does the factory staff have?2017/01/05 1:09pm ☆
Sergio
Greetings from Spain! I'm already daydreaming about getting an Alexander someday2017/01/05 1:09pm ☆
Leigh
HI David! Congratulations!2017/01/05 1:10pm ☆
Campbell in Berlin
Hi Sarah!2017/01/05 1:10pm ☆
Mark
Having coffee and Stollen!!2017/01/05 1:10pm ☆
Andre Ficarelli
Hello from São Paulo2017/01/05 1:10pm ☆
Mimisu Lee
Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada!2017/01/05 1:10pm ☆
Ole J. Utnes
Hello from Norway, Ole enjoying the hangout2017/01/05 1:10pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
How often should we take the rotors out ?2017/01/05 1:11pm ☆
Waltrautr
Hallo from Oberschelklingen2017/01/05 1:11pm ☆
Justin Bush
Hi from Kingston, Ontario, Canada!2017/01/05 1:11pm ☆
Hans Herrmann
many greetings to you all, I`m sad, that I cannot stay with you today! Hans Herrmann from home2017/01/05 1:11pm ☆
maurizihorn
I send there my 1940/45 alex. 103 last month for rotary valve change and new laquer2017/01/05 1:12pm ☆
Joshua Pantoja
Hello from Puerto Rico!!!2017/01/05 1:12pm ☆
hahaha! I would be so embarrassed to have my leadpipe cleaned on live TV!!!2017/01/05 1:12pm ☆
Rhian Cope Canberra
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a serious risk to wind instrument players - how should you disinfect your lead pipe?2017/01/05 1:13pm ☆
Maarten
This is again a funny hangout :-)2017/01/05 1:13pm ☆
I AM SOO BUSTED! I use only the piston oil for all... But HETMAN is the best!!!2017/01/05 1:14pm ☆
Yeoh
Aus Malaysia!2017/01/05 1:15pm ☆
Markus Rose
Does it work ? David2017/01/05 1:16pm ☆
This is like watching Santa's workshop! I LOVE this factory!!!2017/01/05 1:17pm ☆
@Markus... It is a little thinner so it's faster but it doesn't last as long2017/01/05 1:17pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
How often should the rotors be taken out ?2017/01/05 1:18pm ☆
I think long term it might not be the best solution but it makes my valves a tiny bit faster2017/01/05 1:18pm ☆
maurizihorn
is it ok to wash horn in water and citric acid?2017/01/05 1:19pm ☆
Leigh
oooh, I want that! :)2017/01/05 1:19pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
oops ... oh well .... thank you !2017/01/05 1:20pm ☆
jean claude
11 or 13.5 herman oil?2017/01/05 1:20pm ☆
Mary
Curious to know how the technicians learned their craft?2017/01/05 1:20pm ☆
Leigh
Jean; he was using 13.52017/01/05 1:21pm ☆
Markus Rose
in ge2017/01/05 1:21pm ☆
Leigh
I second Mary's question2017/01/05 1:21pm ☆
Howard Pink, Nashville, TN
Howard online now, Nashville, TN2017/01/05 1:21pm ☆
Markus Rose
you leran 3 years2017/01/05 1:21pm ☆
jean claude
thanks Leigh2017/01/05 1:21pm ☆
Campbell in Berlin
I often hear that too many dents in the bell and getting them removed too often ends up making the bell less resonant. How can you tell if your bell is already past the point of no return?2017/01/05 1:21pm ☆
maurizihorn
one or two times in a year2017/01/05 1:21pm ☆
Markus Rose
germany you LEARN 3 Years..2017/01/05 1:22pm ☆
Leigh
What about slide grease? What for that? ☺️2017/01/05 1:22pm ☆
Gill Williams in Kassel
Hi from Kassel :-)2017/01/05 1:22pm ☆
Leigh
Markus; is there a special school?2017/01/05 1:22pm ☆
Markus Rose
We2017/01/05 1:23pm ☆
Pankratz
Hello from Kisselbach, Matthias, Anna, Sarah & Julia2017/01/05 1:23pm ☆
Dr Helena
The Hangout is live but the Callander behind you shows yesterday's date.2017/01/05 1:23pm ☆
Trajanus Scherlund
what number of the oil on old horns2017/01/05 1:23pm ☆
Markus Rose
we have a System called Duales System you go to work and once or twice2017/01/05 1:23pm ☆
Stephen J. Rumbold
Regarding using citric acid to clean: What ratio of citric acid to water?2017/01/05 1:24pm ☆
Markus Rose
a week2017/01/05 1:24pm ☆
Gill Williams in Kassel
Gill not Gail!! ;-)2017/01/05 1:24pm ☆
maurizihorn
i use 1 tablespoon for 1 litre2017/01/05 1:24pm ☆
Leigh
Thank you Markus2017/01/05 1:24pm ☆
Yeoh
I am from place where environment moisture is high, is there any special care for Horn in humid atmosphere? Thanks.2017/01/05 1:25pm ☆
Stephen J. Rumbold
Thanks, maurizihorn.2017/01/05 1:26pm ☆
Gill Williams in Kassel
Frohes neues Reimund!2017/01/05 1:26pm ☆
Leigh
Thank you Reimund2017/01/05 1:27pm ☆
Tim in Melbourne
If Sarah misses your question the first time, feel free to re-post :)Admin 2017/01/05 1:27pm ☆
Mary
can they talk about education/training for staff there?2017/01/05 1:27pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
What is the brand of that grease ?2017/01/05 1:27pm ☆
Leigh
So, anhydrous lanolin?2017/01/05 1:27pm ☆
Richard in Melbourne
What sort of grease? Paraffin type or lanolin?2017/01/05 1:28pm ☆
Campbell in Berlin
Oh, just on the end of the slides with grease?!2017/01/05 1:28pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
thank you !2017/01/05 1:28pm ☆
Mary
i'm a non-horn player but still love it!2017/01/05 1:29pm ☆
This chat sucks a bit... so the Job education system in germany is working and 1 or 2 days a week school2017/01/05 1:29pm ☆
David
what happens if i dont clean my horn?2017/01/05 1:29pm ☆
Campbell in Berlin
I often hear that too many dents in the bell and getting them removed too often ends up making the bell less resonant. How can you tell if your bell is already past the point of no return?2017/01/05 1:30pm ☆
Mary
thanks @markus - hoping to hear sarah have some discussion on education/training2017/01/05 1:30pm ☆
jasmin
so I can see if my sister does it the right way next time:)2017/01/05 1:30pm ☆
Diane
Hi from Savannah! I'm watching for my son who is in school right now!2017/01/05 1:30pm ☆
Tim in Melbourne
Hi Markus! It's hard when there are so many people watching. Thanks for your patience :). Feel free to re-ask your questions to make sure they are seenAdmin 2017/01/05 1:30pm ☆
Nicole Kesselring
@jasmin go back to work2017/01/05 1:30pm ☆
Yilmaz
Firs of all thank you2017/01/05 1:31pm ☆
when you are ready with the first step you work in your job for 3to5 years after that you can begin to become a meister master in english2017/01/05 1:31pm ☆
I can talk for the states, my brother is a repair tech and he has had a two year apprenticeship and started off repairing student instruments. It was a two year apprenticeship.2017/01/05 1:31pm ☆
Maarten
Question: I've always wondered how the horn bell is constructed from a flat sheet of metal. Can this be shown (in short)?2017/01/05 1:32pm ☆
Campbell in Berlin
I'll keep bashing it against music stands then :)2017/01/05 1:32pm ☆
Mary
so is technical tarining specific to the horn?2017/01/05 1:32pm ☆
Nicole Kesselring
If you would like to buy a horn at Alexander in Mainz do I have to call in first or can I just come and try different ones out?2017/01/05 1:32pm ☆
there is a specific product for laquered horn? for external use... (I'm Maurizihorn, just log in with facebook)2017/01/05 1:32pm ☆
jrmou
I use UNIPOL to clean the slides, its ok or it will wear away my horn?2017/01/05 1:32pm ☆
Mary
Is Tim still as handsome as ever?2017/01/05 1:33pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
oh, that's painfull2017/01/05 1:33pm ☆
Hi Campbell, the flare looses tension with the time. It is really hard to tell when there is the point the flare is worn. If you have a screw bell you easily can find out the difference between the worn one and a new one. You loose compactness....2017/01/05 1:33pm ☆
Maarten! That is really fascinating! They don't have a bell mandrel at the shop I don't think.2017/01/05 1:33pm ☆
David
A Question for both of you: should i upgrade from a 503 Alex to a 103? i hope this Question is not off-topic.2017/01/05 1:34pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
what difference is there betwen lacquered nd un-lacquered horn .. in terms of sound ?2017/01/05 1:34pm ☆
Howard Pink, Nashville, TN
I am a firm believer in preventive maintenance. I have been playing the same horn for 54 years. Always oil valves and grease the slides on a regular basis. And snake out the lead pipe every few weeks. Still plays great and everything works fine.2017/01/05 1:34pm ☆
Sarah from Canada
One of my valves on my horn feels free most of the time but sometimes will quit. It feels like there is something stuck inside. I try to clean it and even took them out, but I didn't see anything. What is wrong with it?2017/01/05 1:34pm ☆
Hi Nicole, we are building horns on order. The leadtime is around 6 months right now. You can send a mail and we can figure out everything.... mail@musik-alexander.de2017/01/05 1:35pm ☆
Campbell in Berlin
Pencil clips are definitely the best thing about being a horn player!2017/01/05 1:35pm ☆
Yeoh
Sarah, how often do we need to change the rotary valve string for non-mechanical valve?2017/01/05 1:36pm ☆
Alberto
Hi! I'm Alberto, from Italy, I'd like to know: how a horn can be unlaquered? Can it be done at home in a safe way for the instrument?2017/01/05 1:36pm ☆
Andre Ficarelli
In a laquered horn, is possible damage the laquer by not cleaning finger prints?2017/01/05 1:36pm ☆
Miriam from Dublin
That noise was a bit of a drastic reaction to the Handsome Tim question!!! Hi from Dublin!2017/01/05 1:37pm ☆
Luke, Singapore
What's the difference between a normal valve cap and a gold one?2017/01/05 1:37pm ☆
Howard Pink, Nashville, TN
And probably don't want to know that this is an American made horn :-) But, I did get a 103 from the factory when I was stationed in the Army in Bad Kreuznach, Germany in the early 70's2017/01/05 1:37pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
Once at the concert hall, my valves got really slow all of a sudden. The hall was really cold, does that makes a difference on the way the oil works ?2017/01/05 1:37pm ☆
Nicole Kesselring
military horns in switzerland have non-removable bells. a friend of mine let it remove later and put on an removable bell. Should you do that?2017/01/05 1:38pm ☆
Leigh
Stefan's horn has little wear spots on the valve spatulas..2017/01/05 1:39pm ☆
Bec
Hi Sarah! My question is: which part of the horns are 3D printed? thanks!2017/01/05 1:39pm ☆
Hi Andre Ficarelli, the hand acid should be taken away with a cloth. If the lacquer is worn that is very important to clean the surface! Otherwise the sweat acid will cause corrosion.2017/01/05 1:39pm ☆
Mindy
Does humidity and heat affect the performance of the horn?2017/01/05 1:39pm ☆
Heidi
Are there horn playing gloves that can be used instead of a grip that attaches to the horn?2017/01/05 1:40pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
Curious question, do all the technicians play the horn ?2017/01/05 1:40pm ☆
Andre Ficarelli
Thanks Reimund, nice to see you!2017/01/05 1:40pm ☆
Serdal Akbulut
Amazing video, thank you for this helpfull clip!2017/01/05 1:40pm ☆
From a trumpet experience, the cause of a lot of dents is having the instrument in a gig bag2017/01/05 1:40pm ☆
Nicole Lehmann
Is it very important to empty the water out of the horn after each practice or performance?2017/01/05 1:41pm ☆
Nicole Lehmann: we strongly recommend to take out as much water out of the instrument after use, before you store it!2017/01/05 1:42pm ☆
Andre Ficarelli
Lots of cofee during intermissions with sugar could be a problem to the inside of horn, I think.2017/01/05 1:42pm ☆
Miriam from Dublin
Wow! That is so interesting re leaving the horn out to air it!!! Makes sense yet in 10 years I never thought of it. :)2017/01/05 1:42pm ☆
Sergio
What tips would you give for cleaning the mouthpiece?2017/01/05 1:42pm ☆
Leigh
Which is why mine is sitting on the kitchen island2017/01/05 1:43pm ☆
Brianna Kirkland
Fascinating... how would you know that you need to replace that section of your lead pipe, Sarah?2017/01/05 1:43pm ☆
Miriam from Dublin
Any thoughts on using Pledge furniture polish to polish a lacquered horn? An eminent professional recommended this to me.2017/01/05 1:43pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
what about washing the mouthpiece ?2017/01/05 1:44pm ☆
Pledge is used in UK and America quite often by repair man. I think there is no problem with it. We are using the La Tromba Lacquer Polish.2017/01/05 1:45pm ☆
Cyndi Williams
Do you recommend a horn stand or place on the side?2017/01/05 1:45pm ☆
I often use toothpaste to clean while using the brush, is it recommend to do so?2017/01/05 1:45pm ☆
David from Berlin
Can you play the horn after eating/drinking sugary things or do you have to brush your teeth before playing? :)2017/01/05 1:45pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
where can we get all those tools ?2017/01/05 1:45pm ☆
Miriam from Dublin
I use Q tips to clean the mouthpiece, then wash out with water and boil in water for 10 mins.2017/01/05 1:45pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
17822017/01/05 1:45pm ☆
Richard in Melbourne
Lanolin or paraffin based slide grease?2017/01/05 1:45pm ☆
Andre Ficarelli
Besides the leadpipe, where can can we use the snake?2017/01/05 1:45pm ☆
Nicole Lehmann
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Sandra
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Campbell in Berlin
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
jean claude
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Dr Helena
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Nicola
what should you use with water to clean inside the horn? (detergent, soap, shampoo...)2017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
tommy in milan
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Andre Ficarelli
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Andreas
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Simon
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Juan Landy
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Trajanus Scherlund
18822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Richard Slater
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Miriam from Dublin
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
YEESSS !2017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Cyndi Williams
Do you recommend a horn stand or place on its side?2017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Jeremie
17822017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
Thank YOU !'2017/01/05 1:46pm ☆
Mindy
17822017/01/05 1:47pm ☆
Tim, I need one of these cleaning kits but I did not make it....2017/01/05 1:47pm ☆
Ole J. Utnes
Congrats Isaac!2017/01/05 1:47pm ☆
Mimisu Lee
how often do you need to completely clean your horn by a professional;2017/01/05 1:47pm ☆
Leigh
I'm going to get mine when I come visit! :o)2017/01/05 1:48pm ☆
Nicole Kesselring
military horns in switzerland have non-removable bells. a friend of mine let it remove later and put on an removable bell. Should you do that?2017/01/05 1:48pm ☆
Diane
Do you ship to the States?2017/01/05 1:48pm ☆
Mimisu Lee
how often do you need to completely clean your horn by a professional?2017/01/05 1:48pm ☆
Suresh
What can we do about sticky slides?2017/01/05 1:48pm ☆
Chiaki
Can you show us the most efficient way to empty water from all of the slides, in case of mod. 103?2017/01/05 1:48pm ☆
susanne
Has anyone send a mini-camera into eihter side of the horn up to the moving valves while it was been played?2017/01/05 1:48pm ☆
Cyndi Williams
Horn stand? Yes or no?2017/01/05 1:48pm ☆
Hans Herrmann
Thomas, why don`t you use the red swamb cleaner for the leadpipe ?2017/01/05 1:48pm ☆
Howard Pink, Nashville, TN
Thin rubber jar lib remover2017/01/05 1:49pm ☆
Leigh
Reimund: another Leigh, I think :o)2017/01/05 1:49pm ☆
Leigh
I have a Deiter Otto horn2017/01/05 1:49pm ☆
Rafael
Why the horn lose the compression? And what to do for that?2017/01/05 1:49pm ☆
Diane
Thanks Reimond!2017/01/05 1:49pm ☆
David from Berlin
when your mouthpiece is stuck, does it help to cool it while heating the lead pipe?2017/01/05 1:49pm ☆
tommy in milan
How do we care for unlacquered brass?2017/01/05 1:49pm ☆
Handsome-ish Tim in Melbourne
If any of your questions are missed out - don't worry. Reimund and the Gebr. Alexander team will write more responses back in this chat box over the next few hours.Admin 2017/01/05 1:50pm ☆
Leigh
Hi to you as Reimund!2017/01/05 1:50pm ☆
Trajanus Scherlund
wahat kind of sandpaper you youse for the tost part2017/01/05 1:50pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
If we change from type of grease, should we wipe off the previous one from the slides ?2017/01/05 1:50pm ☆
Trajanus Scherlund
i ment rost parts of the horn2017/01/05 1:50pm ☆
Sergio
Can something be done for noisy rotary valves?2017/01/05 1:50pm ☆
Diane
Sorry Reimund.. misspelled your name!2017/01/05 1:51pm ☆
Alberto
Hello! I heard that someone used acetone to unlaquer brass instruments: is it safe to do that?2017/01/05 1:51pm ☆
luis
what liquid should i use to clean my unlaquered french horn2017/01/05 1:51pm ☆
Richard in Melbourne
Fiber optic camera2017/01/05 1:51pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
Thanks Reimund2017/01/05 1:52pm ☆
Sergio, noisy rotary valves need a professional service! They have play to move in directions they should not move to!2017/01/05 1:52pm ☆
Akito Shima
I'm Japanese .Alexander horn very nice.2017/01/05 1:52pm ☆
Trajanus Scherlund
why is it whet under the rotor kap what to do about it2017/01/05 1:52pm ☆
thomas
HI!! what's the difference between lacquered and unlacquered horn?2017/01/05 1:53pm ☆
susanne
Is there a hook available for hanging the horn to while using both free hands for writing etc.?2017/01/05 1:53pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
When should we changed the strings of the horn ?2017/01/05 1:53pm ☆
Miriam from Dublin
Fascinating to see the 6 rotors! Love hangouts!2017/01/05 1:53pm ☆
Leigh
Too much end-play?2017/01/05 1:53pm ☆
Juan Landy
How much time you take to maintain an instrument in the Alexander factory?2017/01/05 1:53pm ☆
Isaac, it is hard to say when to change the string. Do it regularly but normally it should last for months....2017/01/05 1:54pm ☆
Dr Helena
That was fascinating, thank you so much2017/01/05 1:54pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
Stefan Dorh2017/01/05 1:54pm ☆
Nicole Kesselring
berlin phil horns2017/01/05 1:54pm ☆
Ole J. Utnes
Dohr2017/01/05 1:54pm ☆
David from Berlin
stefan dorhr2017/01/05 1:54pm ☆
sergio gomez
When giving your horn a bath, does the water affect the valves?2017/01/05 1:54pm ☆
Campbell in Berlin
Radovan?2017/01/05 1:54pm ☆
Hans Herrmann
Hans Herrmann2017/01/05 1:54pm ☆
Heidi
Stephan Dohr2017/01/05 1:54pm ☆
Tobi
Stefan Dohr2017/01/05 1:54pm ☆
Diane
Stefan dorh2017/01/05 1:55pm ☆
Cyndi Williams
Sir Simon2017/01/05 1:55pm ☆
tommy in milan
Sarah Willis2017/01/05 1:55pm ☆
Sergio
Thanks so much for answering!2017/01/05 1:55pm ☆
Gill Williams in Kassel
Radovan2017/01/05 1:55pm ☆
Felix
Stefan Dohr2017/01/05 1:55pm ☆
Mimisu Lee
radovan vlaovic?2017/01/05 1:55pm ☆
Juan, A professional service can be done within a couple of days. If we find a good appointment it can be done within a day.2017/01/05 1:55pm ☆
Tobi
radovan vlatkovic2017/01/05 1:55pm ☆
Mimisu Lee
*vlatkovic2017/01/05 1:56pm ☆
Nicole Lehmann
Anna Prohaska?2017/01/05 1:56pm ☆
Diane
Would love to get a shirt for my son2017/01/05 1:56pm ☆
Volker Stöckel
Radovan Vlatkovic2017/01/05 1:56pm ☆
Jeremy Rowe
Many thanks to Thomas and you, Sarah2017/01/05 1:56pm ☆
Yeoh
Hanz Hermann2017/01/05 1:56pm ☆
Cyndi Williams
Tadovsn2017/01/05 1:56pm ☆
Nic
do you clean the inside only with water?2017/01/05 1:56pm ☆
Howard Pink, Nashville, TN
Thanks for this informative hangout. We are anticipating snow this afternoon. Bye Sarah2017/01/05 1:56pm ☆
Cyndi Williams
Radovan2017/01/05 1:56pm ☆
Miriam from Dublin
Thanks all the team for a brilliant Hangout!2017/01/05 1:57pm ☆
Nicole Lehmann
Thanks so much!2017/01/05 1:57pm ☆
Isaac Vargas
Anna Prohaska was the first hangout2017/01/05 1:58pm ☆
Kostantinos Siskos
Great job! Happy new year to everyone!!!2017/01/05 1:58pm ☆
Maarten
Thanks Sarah & team, I enjoyed the hangout!2017/01/05 1:58pm ☆
Thanks to you all for this very informative session. I learned a lot!2017/01/05 1:58pm ☆
Cyndi Williams
Great refresher course!2017/01/05 1:58pm ☆
john allen
Thanks so much.2017/01/05 1:58pm ☆
Leigh
Thanks, Tim! Now go to bed! :o)2017/01/05 1:58pm ☆
Malcolm Buchanan
Most useful - Hmm 30+ years of verdigris to get rid of2017/01/05 1:58pm ☆
Natalia Edwards
Time to clean my horn think2017/01/05 1:58pm ☆
That was AWESOME! I loved seeing the factory where they are built in the Hangout! Really fascinating and helpful! I learned some stuff today too!2017/01/05 1:59pm ☆
Mimisu Lee
Thank you for the excellent horn hangout!2017/01/05 1:59pm ☆
Brendan Byrne
Very good hangout. I learnt that I did not take as much care of my horn as I should have ! Happy New Year !!2017/01/05 1:59pm ☆
Aleksey
Is there definite edge between the lead pipe and the body of the instruments?2017/01/05 1:59pm ☆
Janice from Toronto
Very informative. Thank you2017/01/05 1:59pm ☆
susanne
Is there a hook for the belt available for hanging the horn to while using both free hands for writing etc., while not sitting very comfortably?2017/01/05 1:59pm ☆
Aleksey
Thanks a lot!!! I'd like to ask you. Is there definite edge between the lead pipe and the body of the instrument?2017/01/05 2:00pm ☆
Cyndi Williams
Beat me to the punch, Gail!2017/01/05 2:02pm ☆
Cyndi Williams
Looking forward to hearing all about what Andrew has done lately and Star Wars!2017/01/05 2:05pm ☆
Sergio, a bath for the horn can be done with hand-warm water and some cleaning detergant (degreasing...) This does not affect the horrn but you should flush the instrument with clean water after that!2017/01/05 2:06pm ☆