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Hello,
I just acquired a mostly bare-brass Buescher soprano. On the outside, it has a visible seam in the metal showing as a straight line along the entire length of the sax. I didn't know that the line is also visible inside the sax until I took possession of it several days ago. Since moisture could eventually get inside of the seam from the inside, I am concerned.
Do I have a serious problem here? Would the long-term usability of this horn be affected by this condition?
There are also a few dark tarnish spots. Will they also become a problem if left alone? I actually like the way the horn looks as is, and it is a good player. I bought the sax thinking it wouldn't need any major work and the seller did offer a trial period.
Can someone advise me here?
photos:
http://home.earthlink.net/~lnauman/TT_sop/P1010021.JPG
http://home.earthlink.net/~lnauman/TT_sop/P1010027.JPG
http://home.earthlink.net/~lnauman/TT_sop/P1010025.JPG
I just acquired a mostly bare-brass Buescher soprano. On the outside, it has a visible seam in the metal showing as a straight line along the entire length of the sax. I didn't know that the line is also visible inside the sax until I took possession of it several days ago. Since moisture could eventually get inside of the seam from the inside, I am concerned.
Do I have a serious problem here? Would the long-term usability of this horn be affected by this condition?
There are also a few dark tarnish spots. Will they also become a problem if left alone? I actually like the way the horn looks as is, and it is a good player. I bought the sax thinking it wouldn't need any major work and the seller did offer a trial period.
Can someone advise me here?
photos:
http://home.earthlink.net/~lnauman/TT_sop/P1010021.JPG
http://home.earthlink.net/~lnauman/TT_sop/P1010027.JPG
http://home.earthlink.net/~lnauman/TT_sop/P1010025.JPG