Articles - Houghton Horns

October is over, the weather is finally cooling off, marching band is beginning to wind down…But just as things are settling down, two words strike terror in the minds of high school musicians all across the state of Texas: Region...

Why do leadpipes make a difference for trombone players? The leadpipe is the first point of contact with the trombone, so it's very important to discover which leadpipe works best for you. Today we are very lucky to have all kinds of...

Congratulations on your new instrument purchase! The utmost care and attention has been given in readying your instrument for shipping. However, even with the greatest preparation, occasionally an instrument may incur damage in the shipping process. As a service to...

All instruments experience natural wear and tear. Regular maintenance such as oiling the valves, greasing the slides and cleaning the horn will help maintain good mechanical condition. However,  how do you keep it looking pristine? First, determine whether your horn...

If you buy rotor string from Houghton Horns, you might receive one of two types of rotor string: 1. The bright yellow stuff. It has a more stiff feel, which some people don't like. But it's Yamaha brand, which means it's...

A few notes of warning regarding this chart: 1. If you must change lubricant brands, try to remove as much of the old lubricant as possible from the instrument before applying the new brand. Although reactions between different brands are rare,...

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