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To: <brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Fw: Soveriegn Cleaning
From: Dave and Zoë <zoedave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:55:20 -0000
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----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Mildren & Trevor Gale <dmtg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 9:09 AM
Subject: Soveriegn Cleaning


> I have a silver plated Soveriegn euph which is one of the first models
> made(round stamp). I bought it in 1981 and have never had any problems
with
> the plating,tuning or valves, in fact it still looks as new as the day I
> bought it. Why? How? you ask,well here's the secret:- Listen I will say
this
> only once!!
>
> GODDARDS SILVER FOAM.(about 2.30) It doesn't scratch, smudge, mark or
> anything.Use as much as you want and rinse off under a shower. Dry with a
> soft towel and finish off with a clean dry duster. If you don't like the
> smell, pour some Dettol through it and use a pull through. I can supply a
> full cleaning kit by post which will include:- Goddards, mouthpiece brush,
> pull through, valve brush and valve oil if needed.PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE!
> DON'T USE A SILVER CLOTH. IT EATS AWAY THE PLATING. You only require what
is
> on this list. Also remember after you have played your instrument, wipe
off
> all your fingerprints and water marks. Your sweat glands have chemicals
> which will corode the plating/lacquer.
>
> The sponge can be used inside and out especialy the valve casings and
> valves. I clean mine once a month. Strip it completly down, vaseline the
> slides and valve caps, use La Tromba valve oil and feed it a litre of full
> cream milk once a year(it helps the tone by putting a film on the inside)
> don't Laugh!!
>
> I also have a valve drip tray which collects all the moisture which runs
> every where normally. e-mail me if you require any of the above at
> dmtg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or Fax my partner Trevor on 01534 865715.
> They also make them for basses but, make sure your valve bottoms have the
> small buttons on them to clip it onto. They cost between 10-20 (well
worth
> it).
>
> I did choose it myself at the factory and was the fifth one that I looked
at
> but well worth it. I bought Zo a soveriegn Tenor Horn two years ago and
> give it the same treatment and will last forever also. No black marks to
be
> seen anywhere.
>
> If you want Lacquer instruments take a look at Antone Courtois Paris. I am
> Channel Island Agent and have a Lacquered Euph.to show customers. The
> lacquer is unbelievebly immaculate.I also have seen thier
> cornets,horns,flugel.baritone and trombone.Contact me for more info on
these
> fab instruments and they are cheaper than Soveriegn.
>
> I hope that I haven't bored you but I do believe that my experience can
help
> you all and in the long run save you money.
> Have fun cleaning, you will be surprised when you put it all back together
> and play it, it will be like a new instrument.Please don't hesitate to
> contact me for more info on anything I have mentioned.
>
> Dave/Trevor/Zo
> Brassarama
>


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