What's That Spot? Identifying Marks on Your Brass Instrument – Houghton Horns
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A brass instrument can be a huge investment, so owners definitely want to keep them in tip-top shape. We hear from customers who are worried about a strange spot on their instrument. What caused it? Will it affect their sound? Will it continue to grow? Should they get it fixed? This photographic guide should hopefully
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What's in a Name? – Houghton Horns
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What's in a Name? – Houghton Horns
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What's That Spot? Identifying Marks on Your Brass Instrument – Houghton Horns
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