| The Pilczuk leadpipe was one option I considered but decided against due to cost involved. Went with second choice, which was the Bach 43 or Kanstul equivalent (maybe the CG) but have not talked to Zig yet, they are a bit backlogged to vacation time. But when he calls, we will make that decision. And the rounded tuning slide is a definite. Will go with orig. finish, as I prefer to keep it looking as it came from the factory as possible. They did a brushed finish on my 1929 horn but that is what it had in the first place, and it looks fantastic. Glad your '52 Ambassador turned out great, and I look forward to getting mine back. An earlier post asked about cost to re-finish - and I cannot remember exactly as the total bill was about 250-275 but that included other work besides re-finishing. But you can call them and get an idea over the phone and it will vary depending on what you want done etc. Another query asked about pictures - cannot do that from here yet but will get it done from another location and most likely will post pix from my '64 Mendez, the '29 horn, the 51 Amb. cornet and the Amb. trumpet they have now. The Mendez was done by Oberloh Brass in Seattle - the others by Kanstul.
Al |