@Niner said
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What do you think about the sound? Think the hammering does anything positive?
I like the sound, but have no idea whether the hammering makes any difference.
On pulling the horn out of its case for a photo-shoot, I oiled the valves and had a play. First thoughts were that it played nicely above the staff (first blow for the day). I then took out my daily player - Olds '47 Super - and it played nicely above the staff too. The Super sounded/felt a little more mellow, but it hasn't had a bath for a few weeks, and a tub and snake brush can make more difference than swapping horns.
This is the only horn that I bought for its beauty and novelty and it fits the bill.