Looking for tips to straighten an aluminum horn

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phonodesbois
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Looking for tips to straighten an aluminum horn

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Hello, does someone has tried (and succeeded…) to straighten a Pathé aluminum horn?
All tips and advices are welcome! Thanks.

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Henry
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Re: Looking for tips to straighten an aluminum horn

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The usual advice is to take it to a skilled brass instrument repair person. They have the tools and know-how to straighten, remove dents, etc. And aluminum, like brass, is a soft metal.

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