What does "reconditioned" mean?

Reconditionng is a practical approach to providing a student trumpet that looks good and plays correctly. It is not a restoration of the trumpet to a “like new’ condition.

A like new restoration takes about 3 times the labor and time and according to the prices listed on the internet the cost is $450 or more.

So by taking a more economical approach, we can offer Student Trumpets that look good (but not like new) and play correctly at prices less than the cost of a “like new” restoration that is not practical for student trumpets.

Reconditioning consists of:

removal of major dents

resoldering of loose braces

Ultrasonic chemically cleaning inside and out

stripping of old lacquer

buffing and relacquering

cleaning and polishing of valves and valve casing

realigning valves

replacing valve springs, corks and pads, as required

replacing waterkey corks

freeing and greasing all slides

play testing to ensure valve action is smooth and crisp, and that good tone and correct intonation is obtainable.