Horn Cone Repair ?

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Horn Cone Repair ?

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Does anyone on the forum know of an individual with the talent and correct metal working tools (beading, forming etc) to replace a missing cone-end on a small flowered horn?

Thanks for any help that can be offered.

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Have you talked to John Duffy? His user name is Ripduf1.

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Ronnie, Thank you for the endorsement but "manufacturing" the bottom end of the horn is beyond my pay grade and knowledge. The likely trouble is even a band instrument shop would be better at soldering - not the beading or folded seams that are typical on phono horns. Band instruments dont use them. I am unaware of anyone or any company offering such service. Maybe a metal Fabrication company that makes enclosures?

Shawn, maybe the Norm & Jaynene Smith could provide you with a lead....John
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What you need is a Tinsmith- check with historical & museum sources.

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The bottom ends are available from Wyatts but you will have to find someone that can fit it and solder it on.

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I saw a tin smith on YouTube make a MG horn from scratch. Find and contact him.

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