| Just hypothesizing. The reason they might lacquer the sterling silver bell is the softness of the material. Maybe the extra thickness makes the bell more durable (Generally, one mistake with a sterling bell and its all over). Of course, the lacquering is different on such a soft metal. Maybe thats where the problem was.
Ask yourself: are the wait and problems involved with dealing directly with Selmer worth the product you will get in the end? Bach makes a *great* bell, and anyone who contests that needs a head check. Sterling silver is a great bell material, allows all kinds of overtones.
However, the wait is a pain, and if you dont like what you get, you may have to wait another 4 months. Selmer is not the king of consistency, and many people have had to play 40+ Strads to truly get the one they like.
Its up to you, but I personally would try and look into maybe a smaller production line. I guarantee you could find a Lawler, Kanstul, Schilke, or Euro horn that fits you great in well under four months.
My $.02.
Van
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