Plastic Elbows? And not enough cash? Sell them a few extra elbows, teach them how to repair them, tune it and of course charge accordingly. At least you're leaving them a recourse. I've taught many to do this, departed with very grateful clients, and left no monkey on my back. Return visits proved that they seldom regulated them correctly, but at least they had 'function' and the kids could keep practicing. Return visits also proved that not many more broke. And, how about the set of original elbows, half of which are still strong and will not come off without endangering the wooden whippen walls. Roger Hayden, RPT
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