![]() ![]() Note that it makes a distinction between true "red rot" and red copper oxide (Cu2O). Just to be clear on fundamentals, here's a pretty good description and account of red rot. As both of you said, there are much more factors and I think age is the least important. Couesnon Saxhorn or baritone from (estimated) the 1950's, no noticeable issues Īs my oldest instrument is also in one of the best playing conditions, I don't believe age is the determining factor for red rot. Mahillon Saxhorn or Baritone from (estimated) 1927, only thing I noticed is some spots where the nickel lacquer is coming loose Couesnon cornet from 1908, a tube is leaking and a valve is missing the top spring, but apart from that no other issues Couesnon cornet from 1902 in excellent playing condition (except for the corks on the top valve-caps) I must admit I am not exactly sure what red rot looks like, but have seen pics of it on the internet and I have not thoroughly checked my instruments, but I own several instruments that are quite old and neither of them has any issues concerning red rot (I think). ![]()
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