When is a Classic Instrument no Longer

[henrysa]

After decades layoff, practicing almost daily. Making huge strides. Finally found a mouthpiece that works for me. Problem, my constantly impinged shoulders fatigue very quickly during practice. Got a neotech and a counterweight, which helped but not much. Ordered an Ergobone, waiting. A King 4B f Silver Sonorous from the 70's is the culprit. Question, if I order a carbon fiber slide and maybe replace bell section with something lighter will it still have the same "juju" that I've absolutely adored since high school?

[Burgerbob]

No. But, it may be worth just getting a lighter horn- those are a bit of a tank.

[greenbean]

Shoulder impingement? No more Silver Sonics for you!

[henrysa]

It's like a benign tumor, just can't get it out of my system. To be honest, I gotta little Getzen 3508 too. It only hurts 1/2 as much. But I love my whopper!

[Rrova]

Ugh! So Sorry about that! I have shoulder impingement issues as well. For me it comes and goes. When its not there, I can hold up my 50T3 without aids no problem. But, when it comes I can't even comb my hair or turn the car on. Does yours hurt all the time?