What is involved in replating a tuba?

[aaronz28]

Ok. So i might have found the old horn of my dreams and while it is innear perfect playing condition, i believe it has been stripped of its lacquer.

The bell had been silver plated but thats been removed already.

Since the horn dosent need a mechanical resto, id like to consider having it silverplated.

I know nothing of brass instrument restoration, but any ideas as to the process and guestimated cost fir a 4/4 tuba?

[aaronz28]

thanks - -

actually - my plan is to replete a York, and i'd want it satin - which i believe is sandblasted - so i suspect minor imperfections wouldn't be as visible as a spankin new shiny finish - but i certainly wouldn't want a 1/2-*** job everything I do is full-*** lol jk

thanks though

Aaaron

[aaronz28]

Yes. Ive been in contact with Dan.
Once (if) i get the horn, he 'll be the guy i send it too!
Thx
Aaron

[aaronz28]

thats cool as hell -

exactly what i want - the old York/Holton satin silver look