How much does it cost to replace a trumpet valve?

Brass Repair Pricing Prices do NOT include parts.
Instrument	General Service	Silver*
Trumpet or Cornet	$60-$90	add $245
Single Horn (3 Valves)	$90-$125
Double Horn (4 Valves)	$60-$90

Can trumpet valves be replaced?

The trumpet valve. Have you ever taken your trumpet valves apart? Well, if you do, it will look like this. With the exception of the piston itself, all the smaller parts can be easily replaced if necessary.

Are trumpet valves interchangeable?

Yes and no. Valves and valve casings will all be slightly different, and yes, they are the most important and delicate part of your horn. A scratch or small bend in a pipe isn’t going to do much of anything to playability, but a small scratch in your valve casing can ruin a horn.

How much does it cost to gold plate a trumpet?

Sounds too low. Gold plating an instrument may be $1,500+, and that’s for the plate itself, not any prep work. “The starting estimate to silver plate your ready to plate trumpet is $130, gold $1650, plus shipping & handling. The turn around time is 1-2 weeks depending on in house work load.

Why do my trumpet valves stuck?

This is likely due to having placed the valve in backwards. It can be fixed by pulling the valve back out and checking to ensure the number engraving is pointing in the direction of the mouthpiece. The valves are too sticky. This can occur if the oil has caused debris to loosen in the trumpet valve case.

How often should trumpet valves be oiled?

three times a week
The valves don’t need to be oiled every time you play, but you should oil them two or three times a week or whenever they feel sluggish.

Why does my trumpet sound crackly?

Since you said it’s on long tones, the semi-obvious conclusions are that you’re either (1) not using enough air support at the end or (2) your chops (etc.) haven’t built up the endurance to hold the tones long enough yet.

Why are my trumpet valves slow?

Too much oil and your valves will be sluggish, too little oil and your valves will stick. If you don’t oil your valves, they will start to get slow and hard to push down and they won’t want to come back up. Oiling your valves allows them to move properly reducing the wear inside trumpet valve casings.

What is the best valve oil for a trumpet?

Ultra-Pure Oils UPO-VALVE Professional Valve Oil is considered as one of the best valve oil for trumpet in the market. It is also appreciated by many top players in the world. This non-toxic synthetic oil gives an excellent lubrication in the piston, rotary valves and the trombone slides of the horn.

How do you fix a stuck trumpet valve?

Fix: Pull the valve out and make sure the engraved number is pointing toward the trumpet mouthpiece. Problem: The valves are now really sticky. Reason: The oil may have loosen up debris in the trumpet valve case. Fix: Pull the valve completely out and wipe down with a clean cloth.

What are the main parts of a trumpet?

The parts of a trumpet are built around the basic elements of the mouthpiece, leadpipe and bell. Valves, valve casings and pistons control the pitch of musical notes.

What are the main parts of a trumpet called?

What Are the Different Parts of the Trumpet? Mouthpiece. Manufactured in a variety of different sizes, the mouthpiece is a removable piece where you place your lips to create sound. Lead Pipe. The lead pipe is the place where the mouthpiece is inserted. Bell. Main Tuning Slide. Pistons. Valve Casings. Finger Hook. Other Necessary Parts of the Trumpet.