I’m sure I’ve watched this before, but it just never gets old!
@garybrady95318 ай бұрын
And i thought guitar repair could be difficult wow tou are a true craftsman that I like to see doing what tou love that KS for taking me along
@zgorkestarzet Жыл бұрын
wow! Great work! As an amateur trumpet player and a beginner jewelry maker, I really enjoyed this video!
@josephtein38353 жыл бұрын
Hey Wes, thanks again for sharing. I don't work on dents, but I still enjoy watching and listening to you!
@billyd99552 жыл бұрын
I had no idea this was the type of contented I wanted or needed, yet is it both! Great work my man!
@MrTBoneMalone3 жыл бұрын
Hey how awesome that they sent you a bell mandrel to try out. Even though this is still a really small channel, it's a great advertisement for a niche market.
@wesleemusicrepair98203 жыл бұрын
I was stunned.
@MrTBoneMalone3 жыл бұрын
@@wesleemusicrepair9820I'd love it if they let you keep the tool. After all, it does help sell their product. :-)
@josephtein38353 жыл бұрын
Another practical, inspiring demonstration ... thanks again.
@BoazKimMusic2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations for getting that prototype tool!!
@CDaisy-tp7hw2 жыл бұрын
I don't repair instruments. I don't even play one. But your videos fascinate me. Your style and presentation scream pure professionalism. Besides, anyone with as many cool hats as you have can't be bad.
@murraykriner94253 жыл бұрын
Damn Brother, I would have thought that trumpet toast after you turned it to the camera's eye. I've always bought used, less than perfect instruments thinking that with some care, the wrongs may in time be righted. Sure that the tools your promoting are more costly than most imagine, but I've seen where your inventiveness has won out over odds that few may have to contend with. Great job sorting out that poorly mangled brass bell. You must wanna clobber folks at times when you see the state these things have been left in. The burnishing tip with the steel rod around that bend was genius. It gives me hope, though I doubt I may never reach your facility with these repairs. Your awesome.
@enifecosta2932 Жыл бұрын
Sensacional!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@junulock2 жыл бұрын
Wes you give me hope in watching this video. I like how you go about explaining what you’re looking for as you work and going slowly. I find this one especially informative to see how this is done as I own a Bach Stradivarius 180S37 bflat in silver. It has one dent in the bell and one at the first turn. I won’t explain how the dents got in it but it made me sick. Because of the value I never trusted anyone to touch it. It also didn’t help when one of my band mates had the same thing and sent his out because the front brace popped off the bell if I remember right. The one thing I do remember though is the butchery when he got it back. It looked like someone trying to weld when it was set too hot. It almost made me want to cry seeing that. This was my instrument through high school. When I was trying to decide which it was going to be a Doc Sevrinsen or the Bach I was fortunate I could try both from other band members. I fell in love with that Bach sound and never regretted the choice. There was a lot of hours spent with that trumpet.
@timothybutler76692 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your skills and knowledge.
@benloyd19702 жыл бұрын
So fascinating.
@charliefraley79143 жыл бұрын
Hiya, Wes. Love watching you work - I've only been doing instrument repair for a short time but it is absolutely fascinating. I do have a question about using the P50. When I use it for trumpet bell bow work or on trombone tuning slides, I've found by propping the tool vertically on the work bench or on the seat between my knees, I can keep a light-moderate pressure on the tool while I hammer the high spots. This tends to push the ball through at the earliest possible time and I'm able to go immediately to a larger dent ball. I've never seen you do this technique and was wondering if there's a reason you work the tool horizontally instead of vertically. Keep the videos coming, there's bunches of us out here who really enjoy the insights you provide.
@wesleemusicrepair98203 жыл бұрын
I use it in different, much more comfortable ways when not on camera and trying to get good angles.
@ceclee98882 жыл бұрын
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@jeffersonnettooficial3 ай бұрын
Hey Mr. Lee, How could I have a couple of in-person classes with you about brass repair? I love your videos. Thank you.
@wesleemusicrepair98203 ай бұрын
We are working on some things
@vincentbellamy2 жыл бұрын
Chapeau bas l'artist
@jamesmilos99092 жыл бұрын
Great channel and content! I haven’t played an instrument in decades, but I’m wired such that I really enjoy watching repair and work on different equipment and things. It’s entirely possible I may pick up something that works in a different application. Thanks for the effort!
@bottomup122 жыл бұрын
I’m really enjoying your channel and the great craftsmanship you have. I love the trumpet repairs being player in high school and college.
@dylangasche34803 жыл бұрын
Howdy from Missouri, Wes! I've been searching for an educational but also entertaining to watch repair channel for a while and I'm STOKED to have come across your content! I'm an aspiring instrument repair technician, and I've been lucky enough to work for a great music store (Ernie Williamson Music to be exact) that allows me to learn and practice when I'm not on the salesfloor. I truly hope things continue to grow with this channel and inspire others to see what all the fuss is about with repair!
@AM-pl2pt2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting work!
@arifkhwaja1042 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos. What tools would you use to loosen up 3rd valve slide and tunning slide on 100 year old cornet. Thanks.
@jeffersonnettooficial8 ай бұрын
Do you teach brass repair classes? I'd be interested.
@robertrobb31597 ай бұрын
Wes, I have acquired a trumpet from a storage locker sale. It is a H N White b flat/C trumpet that I think was manufactured in the early 1900s. It came with several issues such as the bell badly damaged along with many other dents in the tubing. Also two of the valve caps were missing. The only one that was there was the center one. After having it repaired now some of the tuning slides move but not all and none of the tubing dents have been removed. The valve caps have been replaced but they are all different. Can and are you willing to help me?
@bontrom85 ай бұрын
I want to ask about the dent hammer technique, I imagine how it utilizes a double or triple bounce to create the directional flow as the metal warms. Do you have thoughts that could help me as I move beyond basic introduction to this skill? I learned about circular flow from a different skill, and am new to this one. Also how the burnisher is used parallel to the tube. I have never though of that, and it seems difficult to hold in place. How can I work on that? What do I look for?
@MarkGeelen783 жыл бұрын
I used to use that dentball driver but after using the böhm one only once I ordered one. The ferrees is now collecting dust. So much more control with the böhm one..
@wesleemusicrepair98203 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I can’t comment because I have never used that one. But what I do think, what you are most comfortable working with will always give you your best results.
@MarkGeelen783 жыл бұрын
@@wesleemusicrepair9820 I agree! I think both tools have their purpose. If you like I can show you how the bohm one works different and how it is made. By the way; I am learning from your channel. Thank you.
@mikecozzi10402 жыл бұрын
How much do you charge for getting dents out of the bell tail on a Bundy trumpet? Thank You! for Sharing Your Video and Please let me know!
@Finn-McCool2 жыл бұрын
13:50 All grunt, no want. It's ASMR for the fan of craftsmanship. 😉
@josejaviervilatortosa87662 жыл бұрын
Hola!!! Dónde puedo comprar esas herramientas? Gracias
@bgclarinet Жыл бұрын
Hi, Wes. Do you ever use the P14-16 bell rollers?
@VoodooDewey69 Жыл бұрын
I have a Holton's Maynard Ferguson super bone that needs Some bell repair ,where are you located .
@fredferd9652 жыл бұрын
I see many really damaged instruments on this channel. This is a great channel! What are those musicians doing out there? It looks like they're using their instruments in karate fights....... Are they bashing each other over the heads with these things? Are they inspired by Harpo Marx?
@maz533712 жыл бұрын
Hello. Tell me where to get such a tool with balls ?
@erniearruda88613 жыл бұрын
You are right on brass dent hammering. I tell my co workers or students that wants to learn . First thing is how to hold the hammer properly, second is you hammer to the sideway action not up and down action,third is you hold the hammer at the end tail not in the middle to let the weight of the hammer head do it’s job,fourth the hammering is all in the wrist not your forearm, and fifth listen to the tapping sound on the dent balls and visual seeing where the ball is moving. Takes months to figure that out and patience but it will come. Over thirty years of doing it . That would explain part of my hearing lost 😞 on tapping on pipe all day long just to satisfy that women….😆
@wesleemusicrepair98203 жыл бұрын
It is such a practiced nuance. I have “tappers ear” so I know those blues
@pharmdiddy51203 жыл бұрын
"it's marching band season so we got a doozy" 😅😂
@mikerichards63112 жыл бұрын
👍
@Finn-McCool2 жыл бұрын
Already an influencer. And deservedly so!
@glennmiyashiro89583 жыл бұрын
How much does a job like that cost?
@ralflindenberg71962 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍🎺
@wesleyfahlstrom55233 жыл бұрын
Sorry to say, Ferrees Tools is not listing the P71P bell flare mandrel.
@wesleemusicrepair98203 жыл бұрын
Give it a little time to update website…. I just checked their website and it is listed under universal bell mandrels.
@brassheavy3 жыл бұрын
"Seek and destroy" 🤣
@joemiller17402 жыл бұрын
Wes. Great work! I play a Bach Strad. Cornet Model 25-62, serial number 2934, probably circa 1934-36. I'm concerned about the lead pipe - my local repair man (Elkhart trained) has indicated that the pipe is "rotting" from the inside. Could I use your email address to send you some pictures and perhaps discuss this situation. Thanks. Be well!
@erniearruda88613 жыл бұрын
Laying pipe 😜
@The_Stacey_Family2 жыл бұрын
How can we contact you for repair my daughter's Bach 17 could use your tlc