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

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:15 pm
by bloke
They shouldn't ever need fixin' - then - should they...??


https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga ... in-doctor/

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

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:04 pm
by Jperry1466
At 71, I need a lot of repairs, too. At 310, I may need a few more.

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

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:09 am
by windshieldbug
At least "adjustments"...

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

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:14 am
by bloke
(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...??"

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

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:28 pm
by bort2.0
They seem pretty good, especially for the price.

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

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:27 pm
by York-aholic
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. :-(

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

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:28 pm
by York-aholic
That article was an enjoyable read. Thank you for posting it.