Well here it is...my California Custom is done! - Page 5

rowuk · 06-01-2007, 08:16 AM

get everything EXCEPT the bell in Silver and leave the bell raw! I love 2-tone.

DubbaCTrumpetMSU · 06-01-2007, 09:23 AM

rowuk, I had thought about that-except I'd leave the buttons and caps in copper too-and probably clear lacquer over those-I don't do very well with raw. I'm not sure about the leadpipe-that would probably not be clear-lacquered over? Trent, I agree-if I can save up the cash, I might just go with satin gold/polished accents. But, I just don't know how long it will take me to come up with the extra 650 or whatever it is. But yes, that thought had really crossed my mind. What about doing what Rowuk said, except with satin gold? then leave the bell and caps/buttons polished copper?

miles71 · 06-01-2007, 09:38 AM

Satin Gold is very cool, but I wonder how it is to maintain. I know they basically scratch the brass before they plate to make the finish, I wonder if dirt and stuff would get in the scratches?

I am still leaning towards bright gold, but had thought very hard about satin gold. A WHAT TO DO!!

I feel your pain dudes.

DubbaCTrumpetMSU · 06-01-2007, 10:04 AM

lol no kidding! Like mentioned in the Cali light thread, I'm not sure. I'm afraid that my hands will eat through the lacquer quickly, I know they did with raw brass. I'll have to ask Chuck how it is to maintain satin gold. I don't think anything would get in there, especially if they plate it after scratching it.

frank · 06-01-2007, 12:53 PM

Hello Dubba,

ever considered the Inderbinen coating?

Richard Oliver · 06-01-2007, 01:12 PM

Tree bark?

jcstites · 06-01-2007, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank

Hello Dubba,

ever considered the Inderbinen coating?

I prefer this one.... :)

DubbaCTrumpetMSU · 06-01-2007, 01:21 PM

Those always make me laugh...while I'm sure they are great instruments...they still make me laugh. :) I think at this point the choices are lacquer, scratch gold/polished accents, and raw-I'm wondering though, if I kept it raw, whether the copper would turn even if I did polish it regularly.

max3k · 06-01-2007, 04:11 PM

this thread needs to end now before russ dies of confusion.

NYTC · 06-01-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by max3k

this thread needs to end now before russ dies of confusion.

Too late.
I haven't heard from him in a while.:)

06-01-2007, 08:16 AM	#41 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,394	Re: Well here it is...my California Custom is done! get everything EXCEPT the bell in Silver and leave the bell raw! I love 2-tone. __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

06-01-2007, 09:23 AM	#42 (permalink)
DubbaCTrumpetMSU Piano User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 340	Re: Well here it is...my California Custom is done! rowuk, I had thought about that-except I'd leave the buttons and caps in copper too-and probably clear lacquer over those-I don't do very well with raw. I'm not sure about the leadpipe-that would probably not be clear-lacquered over? Trent, I agree-if I can save up the cash, I might just go with satin gold/polished accents. But, I just don't know how long it will take me to come up with the extra 650 or whatever it is. But yes, that thought had really crossed my mind. What about doing what Rowuk said, except with satin gold? then leave the bell and caps/buttons polished copper? __________________ You don't use people to make music--you use music to make people. Bb-Eclipse MR-Scratch Gold, polished accents D/Eb-Blessing... GR 66C*, Wedge 3E...still searching for a different legit piece... Recordings of my Senior recital-Comments greatly appreciated!! www.myspace.com/russrobinson021906

06-01-2007, 09:38 AM	#43 (permalink)
miles71 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 455	Re: Well here it is...my California Custom is done! Satin Gold is very cool, but I wonder how it is to maintain. I know they basically scratch the brass before they plate to make the finish, I wonder if dirt and stuff would get in the scratches? I am still leaning towards bright gold, but had thought very hard about satin gold. A WHAT TO DO!! I feel your pain dudes. __________________ NYTC Stage 1 Endorsing Artist www.domenicomusic.com

06-01-2007, 10:04 AM	#44 (permalink)
DubbaCTrumpetMSU Piano User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 340	Re: Well here it is...my California Custom is done! lol no kidding! Like mentioned in the Cali light thread, I'm not sure. I'm afraid that my hands will eat through the lacquer quickly, I know they did with raw brass. I'll have to ask Chuck how it is to maintain satin gold. I don't think anything would get in there, especially if they plate it after scratching it. __________________ You don't use people to make music--you use music to make people. Bb-Eclipse MR-Scratch Gold, polished accents D/Eb-Blessing... GR 66C*, Wedge 3E...still searching for a different legit piece... Recordings of my Senior recital-Comments greatly appreciated!! www.myspace.com/russrobinson021906

06-01-2007, 12:53 PM	#45 (permalink)
frank Piano User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 423	Re: Well here it is...my California Custom is done! Hello Dubba, ever considered the Inderbinen coating? __________________

06-01-2007, 01:12 PM	#46 (permalink)
Richard Oliver Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 1,206	Re: Well here it is...my California Custom is done! Tree bark?

06-01-2007, 01:21 PM	#48 (permalink)
DubbaCTrumpetMSU Piano User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 340	Re: Well here it is...my California Custom is done! Those always make me laugh...while I'm sure they are great instruments...they still make me laugh. :) I think at this point the choices are lacquer, scratch gold/polished accents, and raw-I'm wondering though, if I kept it raw, whether the copper would turn even if I did polish it regularly. __________________ You don't use people to make music--you use music to make people. Bb-Eclipse MR-Scratch Gold, polished accents D/Eb-Blessing... GR 66C*, Wedge 3E...still searching for a different legit piece... Recordings of my Senior recital-Comments greatly appreciated!! www.myspace.com/russrobinson021906

06-01-2007, 04:11 PM	#49 (permalink)
max3k Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 515	Re: Well here it is...my California Custom is done! this thread needs to end now before russ dies of confusion. __________________ Jesus Christ is Lord! Stage 1 California Custom - Now Here! Benge 90B Yamaha YTR-232S

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