On 8/19/2013 5:44 AM, 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?


Not a DIY job unless you have some metal working experience. Call a
musical instrument shop and ank who they use. Alternatively, a shop
that does custom body work or restoration or builds custom motorcycles.

If the instrument is of some value, a pro can make it look like new with
the right tools. Even a hack can make it without the big bend, but it
will be visible.