| Thanx, again "Ed" ( has a nice "ring" to it, huh?) !
All seriousness aside, I have really learned something from your timely and factual comments -- I do appreciate it, v much ! I was never entirely sure what exactly "satin" finish is -- I believe that's what some of my early silver horns have (?)... and then, someone informed me that it could be "bead-blasted" finish ( ...?). I have an old Odell "pea-shooter" that has a rough, dark finish of some sort -- the brand-engraving area and the slides are shiny, though -- maybe this is the "bead-blasted" finish ?
In any case, your horns are truly outstanding in appearance -- very distinctive. I compliment your originality and good taste. I would never copy someone's idea, but I may contemplate some variation on the theme of contrasting finishes like your horns. I am pleased with the "scratch" finish I have achieved on my "player horn" (it's a Paris leBlanc LB, with 1st & 3rd valve triggers -- like the OLDS Mendez, and it has a "cross-over" wrap, with the tuning slide entering the 3rd vale casing on the left side -- opposite the "normal" arrangement)...and it is a great candidate for "resusitation-&-restoration"). Meanwhile, I just play the heck out of it !
Thanx, again !
Robert Rowe |