| On a student instrument, laquer is normally not used. It is more of a baked on epoxy, very durable. It needs less attention than silver.
On professional instruments there are very heated arguements. If we use Bach instruments as an example, I think the inconsistency of the instruments is greater than the difference between the finishes. I think Yamaha(much more consistent) silver instruments sound more "brilliant" than the laquered ones.
Some professionals say it makes no difference - you sound like you regardless what you play(I disagree with this view or we have a different meaning for "sound").
For a beginner, a student horn with "epoxy/laquer" finish is just fine. Silver is more expensive and the resale value of student horns is not all that great. Make sure someone qualified tries the instrument before laying out cash. A 14 year old deserves the best start he can get!
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