Thanks for the advice. I have a feeling that I am on a fool's errand. BTW, I haven't actually purchased said neckless horn. I've looked about the site and almost every other venue on the internets outside of having one made which I don't know if I want to spend the coin on. And I've found a curved Prestini sorano for the same price. Yes, it plays in tune. I'm so wishy-washy.