Plating Options

miles71 · 12-09-2006, 10:36 AM

Ok, as my Stage 1 is being concieved (sounds like two other trumpets have to be left in a double case for a romantic evening...............) I am trying to decide on the finish I will want. The horn will have a copper bell(little bigger than normal), Sterling Silver Lead pipe, and two slides. I've never tried a copper bell before, but I trust Felix. I want this horn to be able to sound lust and dark for legit work and nice ballads, but then scream like a banshee on lead.
I guess my question/request is for pictures and experience. PLease post a pic of your horn with Gold, Satin Gold, Brushed Gold, Scratch Laquer, Raw, and anything else that looks great. I know websites have some pics, but many of them are hard to really see.

Thank you my friends, I will post pics as this process unfolds, maybe even a sound clip..

Tootsall · 12-09-2006, 11:11 AM

I don't think I'd want to plate over a sterling lead pipe or a copper bell! Why not just go with clear lacquer for the entire horn and let those tri-tone colours shine through? Keep it bright, keep it classical.

Richard Oliver · 12-09-2006, 11:14 AM

What Toots said. It'll prob be the best looking horn in the section. Which, of course, opens up a can 'o worms.

Happy Practicing,

Richard Oliver

Solar Bell · 12-09-2006, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miles71

PLease post a pic of your horn with Gold, Satin Gold, Brushed Gold, Scratch Laquer, Raw, and anything else that looks great. Thank you my friends, I will post pics as this process unfolds, maybe even a sound clip..

OK,
Number 1, my Eclipse MS, Solar Bell in a Scratch Gold Finish with bright gold accents.

Number 2, my Lawler C7 in Satin Gold Finish with bright gold accents.

Enjoy your choices!

-cw-

Solar Bell · 12-09-2006, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tootsall

I don't think I'd want to plate over a sterling lead pipe or a copper bell! Why not just go with clear lacquer for the entire horn and let those tri-tone colours shine through? Keep it bright, keep it classical.

Copper Eclipse.

Man, that's nice too!

-cw-

Clarence · 12-09-2006, 12:44 PM

dem's some purty horns chuck!

tom turner · 12-09-2006, 01:38 PM

Deys purdy alright, but for simplicity of upkeep and long term satisfaction with a finish, ya can't beat plain ol' "bright" gold plating!!!

No polishing, no brass or tarnishing silver "smell" on your hands . . . just a drop dead gorgeous gold look!

You just rinse 'em down occasionally, then pat 'em dry with a soft cotton baby diaper (or equivalent).

My WT Bb trumpet and cornets are both bright goldplate. Here's a shot of my WT short model cornet, just before I got the mouthpiece's short shank backbore gold plated too in order to match the rest of the horn and mouthpiece. Sometimes I use this shot as my computer's "wallpaper."

T.

Dale Proctor · 12-10-2006, 12:15 AM

My '60 Conn 6B Victor - tricolor in lacquer.

In addition to being a great playing horn, it's a real head-turner.

talcito · 12-10-2006, 12:56 AM

I would go with gold.....then have it engraved with the engraving company company that engraves the Lawler horns...'Artistic Engraving"?

Richard Oliver · 12-10-2006, 01:48 AM

Chuck, Tom, Dale they are just works of art period. Beautiful horns all.

Richard

12-09-2006, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
miles71 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 410	Plating Options Ok, as my Stage 1 is being concieved (sounds like two other trumpets have to be left in a double case for a romantic evening...............) I am trying to decide on the finish I will want. The horn will have a copper bell(little bigger than normal), Sterling Silver Lead pipe, and two slides. I've never tried a copper bell before, but I trust Felix. I want this horn to be able to sound lust and dark for legit work and nice ballads, but then scream like a banshee on lead. I guess my question/request is for pictures and experience. PLease post a pic of your horn with Gold, Satin Gold, Brushed Gold, Scratch Laquer, Raw, and anything else that looks great. I know websites have some pics, but many of them are hard to really see. Thank you my friends, I will post pics as this process unfolds, maybe even a sound clip..
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12-09-2006, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Re: Plating Options I don't think I'd want to plate over a sterling lead pipe or a copper bell! Why not just go with clear lacquer for the entire horn and let those tri-tone colours shine through? Keep it bright, keep it classical.

12-09-2006, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Oliver Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 1,205	Re: Plating Options What Toots said. It'll prob be the best looking horn in the section. Which, of course, opens up a can 'o worms. Happy Practicing, Richard Oliver

12-09-2006, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Clarence Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 734	Re: Plating Options dem's some purty horns chuck! Last edited by Clarence : 12-09-2006 at 12:45 PM. Reason: name spelled wrong
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12-09-2006, 01:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
tom turner Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Georgia, USA Brand: F. Oakes tpts/flug/cornet Posts: 788	Re: Plating Options Deys purdy alright, but for simplicity of upkeep and long term satisfaction with a finish, ya can't beat plain ol' "bright" gold plating!!! No polishing, no brass or tarnishing silver "smell" on your hands . . . just a drop dead gorgeous gold look! You just rinse 'em down occasionally, then pat 'em dry with a soft cotton baby diaper (or equivalent). My WT Bb trumpet and cornets are both bright goldplate. Here's a shot of my WT short model cornet, just before I got the mouthpiece's short shank backbore gold plated too in order to match the rest of the horn and mouthpiece. Sometimes I use this shot as my computer's "wallpaper." T.

12-10-2006, 12:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dale Proctor Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Brand: Bach, vintage Conn Posts: 636	Re: Plating Options My '60 Conn 6B Victor - tricolor in lacquer. In addition to being a great playing horn, it's a real head-turner.
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12-10-2006, 12:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
talcito Piano User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 300	Re: Plating Options I would go with gold.....then have it engraved with the engraving company company that engraves the Lawler horns...'Artistic Engraving"?
talcito Piano User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 300

12-10-2006, 01:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Richard Oliver Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 1,205	Re: Plating Options Chuck, Tom, Dale they are just works of art period. Beautiful horns all. Richard

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