Part 2 in the series of restoration of French Horn. This episode concludes the dent work up to the pinky hook, then install new hand guard. Thanks for watching.
Пікірлер: 300
@TheBigwillistyle2 жыл бұрын
As long as there are 4th graders learning how to play, this guy will always have a job. You do amazing work.
@everydaylifer20194 ай бұрын
Actually that is also middle and high school. That looks like my old French horns. I had some that looked exactly like that. My middle school and high school was too poor to fix the horns. But the percussion and tubas always had great instruments.
@vladimirlopez78403 жыл бұрын
I see this and admire this gentleman’s artistry and at the same time wonder what the hell did the player do to this horn. I take care of my sax better than I do myself
@hornalicious2 жыл бұрын
Stuff happens....even to us older players! My horn was severely damanged at the CNE a couple of years ago, it was utterly mortifying. It was after doing a military band gig...I had to put it down momentarily.....and in that quick moment, it had been dsmanged but I did not see or hear what happened...I picked it up and went to take it back to where our cases were ..it was when I went take it apart that I found the underside had been crushed! Being a brass player is a little different than woodwinds....brass had the issues with dents etc...whereas on sax, it's not dents...it's pads giving out, or keys becoming misaligned etc...It doesn't mean the instrument was not being looked after ....it was probably pretty awful to the person who's horn this is. I've been there and omg you die a little inside...Ron Partch saved my horn!
@thomasnewton82232 жыл бұрын
Kids who are using a horn handed down 15 times. French horns are fairly awkward and heavy. I know as a kid I dropped my horn multiple times and was mortified every time. Doesn’t take much for the horn to bend, and it truly doesn’t alter the sound too much. I’d like to add: sax players can’t talk because they have a strap around their neck to hold theirs ;)
@thefudgecake16262 жыл бұрын
@@thomasnewton8223 i play sax and clarinet, the neck strap can come off very easily sometimes
@marcellominasi412 жыл бұрын
I think he ruined it on purpose, to show his restoration skills.
@1htalp92 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this damage looks deliberate... there are no accidents that cause this kind of damage.
@G60syncro2 жыл бұрын
Coming from auto body background here, at first I was like "He's gonna have to finesse those dents out I guess..." .....NOPE! Just brute force the living hell out of them, that's it!!! Love it!!
@matthewackerson78612 жыл бұрын
I’m not a musician but I have been working with metal for 30 years now. Seeing damaged musical instruments is very sad. I appreciate the care and time it takes to bring them back again.
@ThatKiwiDudeTV2 жыл бұрын
That's hands down the cutest oxy/acetylene torch I've ever seen.
@johnrice6793 Жыл бұрын
My god - I can’t believe it. I’ve watched both French horn restoration videos. Very nicely done! I played the French horn from 6th grade through high school. I’m 71 now. I look back at those years with that one horn quite fondly. My 6th grade granddaughter has begun . Thank you sir.🤜🤛👊👍👍
@everydaylifer20194 ай бұрын
I just got my own French horn and I’m 25. I got one just to play my junior and senior solos.
@brushbros2 жыл бұрын
The nerdy French horn section in my high school also were in the nerdy Latin and Latin II class. We called ourselves "The French Hornae." hahaha We sounded like a herd of elephanti when we were at our very best. Especially when we marched. Wonderful video.
@fatherchangstein73492 жыл бұрын
Holy cow! Your line of work is so much more physical that a luthiers. I'm sure you could kill it at a arm wrestling contest! You are a master of your craft sir.
@willmorrison10222 жыл бұрын
Never tried to bend a piece of Peruvian cherry, have you? That is one of the worst bending woods around, and it can get pretty physical. But yeah, you're right, he does work up a sweat working on those poor horns. It's amazing to see what he can do with sheet metal.
@drakensberg.multimedia2 жыл бұрын
This is the definition of a "Master Tradesman"! Skills honed over numerous years with the guidance of an equally or even greater skilled teacher! Bravo!
@ronaldfeuerstein43524 күн бұрын
It's nice to see and know there is people out there who care!!!!!
@lucasliu072 жыл бұрын
Love the idea of using a snare stand on a French horn!
2 жыл бұрын
I don't even play french horn, but this is just beautiful to watch!
@donsurlylyte2 жыл бұрын
the owner of that horn didnt either apparently
@wuhazet2 ай бұрын
Te odgłosy wydawane przez Ciebie podczas tej naprawy, westchnienie, stękanie itp pokazują, jak ciężka fizycznie jest to praca. Wieki szacun.
@NORTHERNROVER12 жыл бұрын
Beautiful workmanship. A real pleasure to watch you work and resurrect this instrument.Cheers!
@carolbuzelim2 жыл бұрын
No music. No talking. Pure art
@ahorseman4ever12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing! I'm in awe! You opened my eyes to new possibilities. Thank you
@non7top4 ай бұрын
Wth did I just watch? This is sick. And very much impressive.
@tjs1144 ай бұрын
I imagine Mister Lee and every other instrument repair specialist raised a glass to the person that decided to make removable horn bells. Not having to manhandle the entire horn to fix the bell and not having to worry about the bell to fix the lower pipe must have made life a little easier.
@mwhelan534 ай бұрын
Wes your ability to make strawberry jam out of pig shit is awe inspiring.
@tymeryder72642 жыл бұрын
Brings new meaning to being one with the metal. Props!
@jessejohnson1594 ай бұрын
I've watched a few of your repair videos and read some comments to think I may be the first to type 'Your upper body strength must be very high!' to 'push' that brass around like you do! 😍
@garrybryant78042 жыл бұрын
What a refreshing change to see an actual craftsman.thats some serious skill thankyou
@sooz94332 жыл бұрын
What a difference and what a phenomenal job you did! Thank you for allowing us to see how it's done.
@artswri2 жыл бұрын
Complete mastery of the medium! This was harder than creating the instrument in the first place. Getting deep past the bell and fixing the dents is a show of finesse with strength!
@paulgann79352 жыл бұрын
When I was in the band at university we had a storeroom full of French horns in this condition or worse. Even a couple double horns. Director always said it would cost too much to fix them.
@brushbros2 жыл бұрын
University music is all on line these days. How old are you?
@brushbros2 жыл бұрын
@@smh95826 History, Philosophy, and Art as well. Have you not heard? hahaha
@Professor_Sex2 жыл бұрын
@@brushbros untrue, as an aspiring organist I find it hard to practice at home (for obvious reasons), so I practice in person with my wonderful teacher :)
@brushbros2 жыл бұрын
@@Professor_Sex I appreciate that I am wrong. Thank God.
@Professor_Sex2 жыл бұрын
@@brushbros Yeah, schools have realized online classes suck so they're pushing for more in person learning, it's a breath of fresh air for someone like me!
@ricoludovici28252 жыл бұрын
Wow!! This is like visiting Gepetto's workshop. I didn't think people even had these skills any more. What a master!!
@darrylthehorntoadpiper2 жыл бұрын
What a master you are on fixing those instruments, glad you can save them!!👍👍😊
@Joodster Жыл бұрын
I would never have thought that twisted mess would be a beautiful horn again. Fascinating set of stakes and burnishers used to do that job. That and brute strength. :D
@ryansaylor60432 жыл бұрын
Your talent and workmanship are top notch. Some of these instruments look like they were run over by a space shuttle. But you make them look brand new again. Keep up the good work.
@ErsatzMcGuffin6 ай бұрын
Watched both videos. Very impressive! Thank You for entertaining me. I acquired a French Horn when I was a kid. Hand me down. I played Bugle in school. I don't recall what happened to either one. I dropped it for guitar when I was 15, before the relationship with the French Horn got physical. I actually didn't like played Bugle because of all the parading around I did as a Cub and Boy Scout. The school band was good, it encourage my interest in music.
@willmorrison10222 жыл бұрын
Sir, I just recently came across your channel, and I must admit that I am thoroughly impressed. As a string instrument builder who dabbles in sheet metal, I recognize that building and repair are two separate skills. You DEFINITELY have the repair thing well in hand. Honestly, I have to wonder just what the customer did to put this instrument in this condition, but it doesn't seem to matter, as anything seems to be within the realm of your skills. Big kudos. A trumpet player friend of mine ran over his horn length wise, one very dark night. It was his horn that he had worked for several summers to buy as a kid, and he was in his 60's now. I told him he should just frame it and put it on the wall. He sent it back to the factory and they had to replace the bell, but could pound everything else out. He still has and plays that horn to this day. It cost him about 4 times more to rebuild it than to buy it.
@mouradbensafi21442 жыл бұрын
You have to see it to believe it is a real work and artist. Well done.👏
@gking17672 жыл бұрын
I truly appreciate and understand why you do this for a living. You take instruments that most people would throw in trashed and bring them back to life
@zimvader252 жыл бұрын
Dude no one's throwing away brass instruments...
@Alex_science Жыл бұрын
Unbeliavable! Fantastic job!
@robertbelardo70878 ай бұрын
Thank you for your hard work and dedication
@Cybornut2 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know instrument repair can be so elegantly violent, awesome video
@Cybornut2 жыл бұрын
I mean, precision violence is extremely elegant
@cmcer19952 жыл бұрын
I thought the bell looked impossible, but this was hard to believe that you were able to get in there and work out those dents. Obviously it took a lot of time and energy and know how with the right equipment. I am sure it is not an inexpensive fix either but it cam out very well.
@danielbenfreeman2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I thought it was totalled but you brought it back to life. Bravo.
@GenMaster1242 жыл бұрын
Amazing craftsmanship ….thanks for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻
@matthewfocke53602 жыл бұрын
You are a master at your craft! Superb work!
@makeupyourmindinator2 жыл бұрын
This is a very gentle man that you do not want to get into a fight with.
@grumble20093 жыл бұрын
I love your work - thanks for taking the time and effort to make videos! I chuckle every time you use a snare stand to hold your work - that's a fantastic idea!
@jeffreygoldsmith98102 жыл бұрын
Do you mean you put your snare drum on a French Horn stand? Wow!
@moonbear59292 жыл бұрын
I would have assumed that horn dead and would have given it it's last rites. But you preformed a miracle and resurrected it! Amazing work!
@everydaylifer20194 ай бұрын
If we did that then every school would have kids wanting to learn the French horn with nothing to play.
@hiramabif90432 жыл бұрын
👍....Bravo!, gut gemacht!.. Ich bin deutscher Büchsenmacher und habe auch schon einige Jagdhörner ausgebeult. Dabei hilft keine Elektronik, nur echtes Handwerk!!...
@ricoludovici28252 жыл бұрын
Und darin zeigt sich der Meister.
@Eric_In_SF Жыл бұрын
Watching your videos I can’t help but think you would be an amazing masseuse.
@Gamstercam2 жыл бұрын
I mean, absolutely incredible.
@frankferraro50822 жыл бұрын
Artist!!! For sure
@pfzht2 жыл бұрын
Some members of our school band had loaners too but for some reason nobody ever mistreated their instruments like that. Unbelievable. Excellent restoration!
@schrodingerscat18637 ай бұрын
Damage like that is reasonably common on french horns, it is a heavy and quite awkward instrument and they do get dropped. Metal on the bottom is quite thin and soft so damage like this can easily occur.
@dhansel48352 жыл бұрын
Over the decades I have heard how they do it but until KZfaq came around now we know. Great Job.
@NeeD-Meet2 жыл бұрын
Great skills, great hands!
@AlbertoGonzalez-gp1kf3 жыл бұрын
Jeez. Who needs the gym when you have this?
@wesleemusicrepair98203 жыл бұрын
It’s a workout for sure. Thanks for watching
@valshaped2 жыл бұрын
If you're treating something gingerly for all the time you have it, you will never understand how truly fragile it might be. I have learned that shocking lesson just a few too many times; seeing someone else's folly makes me glad it wasn't mine. Great work fixing this wonderful instrument.
@smaug062 жыл бұрын
Todo un maestro, Bravo!!!
@jamesmehigan2407 Жыл бұрын
You are scary amazing at what you do. Truly. Respect!
@stoker202 жыл бұрын
That guy must have many spirits looking over his shoulder learning things and being amazed.
@Patataf5 ай бұрын
Friggin' magician you are man. As we say in french, CHAPEAU!
@blcouch3 жыл бұрын
Amazing work!
@wesleemusicrepair98203 жыл бұрын
blcouch Thanks!
@MrNeoxenium4 ай бұрын
Its a very hard work. Respect!
@jamesburnett70853 жыл бұрын
OMG! So amazing!
@chrisostling8055 ай бұрын
OK, I'm hooked, I am a musician and a craftsman, I really enjoy watching the metal finishing work, I know how to do it with steel, but have never done it with brass.
@adilson1973reges Жыл бұрын
O homem certo com as ferramentas certas! Maravilhosa sua arte!!
@Randazler2 жыл бұрын
Great work by the way!
@Sojourning_ Жыл бұрын
Pure magic... Loved metal working: nothing along the lines what you do, as an HDR/W operating engineers, A mixing company one of the cement trucks, the upper hopper was tweaked / bent way out of shape, I told the shop foreman, or said something to him, why don't you straighten that out, there's nothing wrong with it; he laughed at me, I said I can fix it, bear in mind, it's partly doubled plated steal, stiff, heavy duty., Much to my liking, took me a couple of days, they didn't think it could be fixed, teamsters. showed them. You need to know how to talk to it. I'm retired now. Love it, your finished work is awesome.......
@ghalihitmi2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing hats off sir😍
@pushyred2 жыл бұрын
I just wish my shop was this organized!
@Roderik812 жыл бұрын
A true craftsman
@benmanuel35026 ай бұрын
Had to see the conclusion!
@brucejenner4800 Жыл бұрын
West, you are a damn genius 👏
@user-kt9lr9ib7l2 жыл бұрын
Я не думал что такие реставрационные работы не проводят, супер
@hpprinterclarinda32522 жыл бұрын
Master piece
@aguythatworkstoomuch46244 ай бұрын
Still the result is amazing!
@Axeglass2 жыл бұрын
you need to do customer reactions this was an amazing repair!
@TheBugkillah2 жыл бұрын
If this gig doesn’t work out for you, you may still have a career in chiropractic… ;~) Great job!
@monkfry2 жыл бұрын
Skills and a Boss Hat!!
@seeharvester3 ай бұрын
That's amazing.
@Fromard2 жыл бұрын
Kind of reminds me of my wedding night.
@andyquinn11252 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@pinino2009 Жыл бұрын
QUE MAESTRO!!!!!!
@7litres2 жыл бұрын
Incredible
@user-vu7cd6zl8u2 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@williemacon302 жыл бұрын
I’m a big fan of this guy he is so amazing at what he does the question that I have is I wonder how many instruments he fix in a day
@SkateSmokeAndDrum2 жыл бұрын
Great use of the snare drum stand lol
@tomf31502 жыл бұрын
Most impressive sir.
@jesuisaucun2 жыл бұрын
Grande 👏👏👏
@terapode Жыл бұрын
That´s a nice shop.
@jimmyacha68882 жыл бұрын
You magician !
@littlecabininthebigwoods57202 жыл бұрын
It would be a nice addition to your videos to get the player’s reaction to the fix and to hear it played by them.
@gwarren63862 жыл бұрын
I was blown away by the first video. I was so positive you wouldn’t be able to reach the second damaged area. Man was I wrong. Brute strength, finesse, a gift. Any way you categorize it, it is “other level skill”. Joy to watch you work!
@mariopiercarlomarino51782 жыл бұрын
Bravo 👏👏👏
@oficinanasala2 жыл бұрын
Muito bom trabalho parabéns
@mrclockman19502 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@southfloridaarcheryguy114 Жыл бұрын
Am I the only one watching the bell slam into the vice repeatedly?
@chrisrenino8612 Жыл бұрын
Amazing work! Crumpled metal gradually transformed into something as supple and smooth as human skin. Incredible. One question: why tackle the bell before working on the throat of the horn? Although I must add, while working on the throat, you didn’t seem to do the bell any damage. Beautiful craftsmanship!
@NSResponder Жыл бұрын
I am astounded that such damage can be repaired at all.
@tora61882 жыл бұрын
素晴らしい技術! 楽器が喜んでいる(^^)
@NeoRichardBlake2 жыл бұрын
I can't tell you how many public school instruments look just like this. So sad. Kids who don't own the instrument don't take care of them very well. I assume that's what this was. I suppose it's possible it was a yard sale find that the new owner actually cared about too. Nice job restoring it.
@ladamyre12 жыл бұрын
I've watched parts one and two and am amazed you were able to do this in less than 15 minutes!
@Malien-xr7ux2 жыл бұрын
Wow he has a tool for every part of this thing!
@rotten-Z4 ай бұрын
This was a great orchestral battle, judging by the state of the armor. Deeper-Deeper Harder-Harder. You can rarely find videos on KZfaq in which a dude intensively pushes his long stick deep, uses various tools and gallons of lube to stretch the pipe. I hope that she, who is the owner of the pipe, was satisfied with the result of his efforts
@bibsythecottonelf71472 жыл бұрын
His apron was made less than a mile from my house! Sweet!