Posted by Lee Stofer on February 12, 2003 at 09:42:54:
In Reply to: When things seem to "fall" apart posted by JayW on February 10, 2003 at 22:04:48:
During my undergrad days, I fell on icy stairs in a blizzard with a tuba. I was somewhat scraped up, but it didn't seem to hurt the tuba at all - it was a Holton BAT CC. So, if you have to be out in bad weather conditions with a tuba, take a real tank of a horn!
I wish you all the best in getting your instrument repaired, and would encourage you to strongly consider instrument insurance, particularly if you travel much with the instrument.
Lee Stofer