Beginner Question - Should I get my horn washed at a shop?

[graeme]

Who is running the quick horn rinse website then? Did it get sold to someone else? I wasn't aware the founder had died, but one of the first things I did was order the hand strap from this website, and it came in a week.

http://stores.quickhornrinse.com/

Yes I sent my question to this company's email address on 29/12/19 and had no reply I also see they are only now showing a small bore QHR

[graeme]

Who is running the quick horn rinse website then? Did it get sold to someone else? I wasn't aware the founder had died, but one of the first things I did was order the hand strap from this website, and it came in a week.

http://stores.quickhornrinse.com/

Hi tbone I ordered the small bore QHR several days ago but it is still showing awaiting fulfilment and I cannot get replies to my emails seems you did well getting your order.

[graeme]

Hi tbone I ordered the small bore QHR several days ago but it is still showing awaiting fulfilment and I cannot get replies to my emails seems you did well getting your order.

QHR has cancelled my order with no communication so if anyone has one for sale please PM me I am in the UK

[mbrooke]

Herco Spitballs for large bore instruments. See this post by Doug for more info with link:

http://www.dwerden.com/forum/showthr...481#post123481
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Note: When using Herco Spitballs, firstly remove your MTS (main tuning slide), insert a spitball into your lead-pipe then push it down with a pencil a few inches. Then insert your mouthpiece, put one hand with a rag or paper towel under your MTS tubing to catch the ball, hold down all 4 valves then BLOW thru your mpc as hard as you can.

Also, make sure all of your slide are tight and that you are not over a hard surface. One time, when I blew the spit ball through the horn, my second valve slide shot out and landed on the floor. I hadn't greased it a while, so it must have been a bit loose. Luckily no damage, but it was scary!

Mike