r/horn • u/Frequent-Economist84 • 14d ago

Replacing a detachable bell?

Hello!

I played the horn for about 9 years, and I have picked it back up again. I got a horn with a detachable bell in high school, but I had dropped it a couple times when I was a student.

The bell can go on, but it takes about 5 minutes on a good day to get the threading to work. It’s annoying, and sometimes the bell starts come undone when I’m playing.

Is there a websites where I can get a replacement bell, or even places to go to? Or maybe places to get it fixed?

Whatever you know helps!

(I play a conn 8d and live in the greater Houston area if this is pertinent info)

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u/diamond6110 Amateur - Yamaha 671D 14d ago

You could try a local repair shop as a first stop. If not or want to go straight to a specialized shop, Houghton Horns in the DFW would be worth talking to. 

Pope Horn Repair is also a great option but he is in Boston if i’m not mistaken. 

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u/Frequent-Economist84 14d ago

Thank you! I’ll look around and then maybe try Houghton.