Danny D. wrote:
My grandchild dropped the trumpet, denting the horn:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2820/9...ac58b3d1_o.gif

He was crying up a storm (probably because he doesn't want me to tell his mom).

Do you think the now-bent trumpet can be saved before mom finds out?
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5500/9...ebdf135f_o.gif

I have about a day or two before she expects it back...

What tools would straighten the horn out?

Hi,
I am a life time brass player, still do in a local community band with
vintage euphonium. Is it expensive name brand horn? Or just student
model Yamaha kind? Regardless take it to a shop they will do a good job
so he can be ready for school next month. It looks easy to fix it but
believe me, you can mess it up w/o experience and proper tools.
I am sure local shops are already busy getting ready for rental program
with their inventory.