To Schilke owners:New Schilke B1

ScottA · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 7:04 am Post subject:

Regarding the K+M "in bell' stand. True Story:

We had a customer come into the store whose case had been run over by a car. They had a K+M stand stored in the bell of the horn and because of that the bell was easily saved and the customer saved a ton of money. With out the stand the bell would have been history! I wouldn't have believed if I hadn't seen it!!

Scott

_dcstep · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 7:17 am Post subject:

Yes, the thought of the K&M stand protecting the bell had crossed my mind;however, I don't wish to test it.

Dave
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bgwbold · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 6:53 pm Post subject:

Can't understand how it could hurt anything to have the little stand stored inside the bell either. I have used them for years with no mishaps. I have a big Hamilton for the bandstand though so I do not have to reach so far to set the horn down.

Mike

Skip · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 7:50 pm Post subject:

As long as the stand was secured well, & tightly, within the bell, and the case was never subjected to any jarring motion, then the risk of bell damage may be very small.

But if it were not secure, and/or the case was jarred, contrecoup type damage to the bell would be likely - IMHO.

Skip

drKmod · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 3:02 am Post subject:

Dave, Somehow I knew this question was coming. After watching the TV's police video's I figured if the robbers put pantyhose over their heads, why not....oh well, you get the picture. Kinda like the pocket Popeil fishing rod. It's there for emergencies.

I always have the nylon on my stands to keep the small, slight scratches from appearing. The insides of my bells are clean and scratch free. I polish the horn with nylons.. shine my shoes, keep extra mpcs in them, mutes in them and nothing in the case touches each other.

PS I think the idea for the panty hose over the head came from Hints from Heloise in one of her "How to make extra cash" columns. (Smiley face) sic

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_dcstep · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 5:55 am Post subject:

I was afraid of that. At least it's not some sick sexual thing!

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Graham Altham-Lewis · Regular Member Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 31

Thanks everyone for all of your advice....I will have to spaek to my wife for some pantyhoes!

I ordered my Schilke from Dillons and it was meant to arrive mid November but still no sight (or sound!) of it. When It arrives I will let you know how I get on with it.

Cheers and Happy Christmas!

Graham.