so if they're the world's finest instruments, why don't they hold up?

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so if they're the world's finest instruments, why don't they hold up?

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They shouldn't ever need fixin' - then - should they...??


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At 71, I need a lot of repairs, too. At 310, I may need a few more.
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At least "adjustments"...
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(mocking the seeming importance of some re: "sturdiness" of band instruments)

me: "Aren't you only supposed to PLAY them...and NOT drop nor throw them...??"
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They seem pretty good, especially for the price.
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bloke wrote: Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:14 am (mocking the seeming importance of some re: "sturdiness" of band instruments)

me: "Aren't you only supposed to PLAY them...and NOT drop nor throw them...??"
Oh, I wish someone had told me that back when I was in middle school. :-(
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That article was an enjoyable read. Thank you for posting it.
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