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I wanted to ask if there are any tubas or sousas out there that are in satin lacquer color. We are all aware of the satin silver sousas and tubas that have been around for a long time. I would think the satin lacquer would look great for us players.

Are you talking about a matte finish lacquer (gotten by adding "flatteners" to the lacquer itself) or a gloss lacquer finish over textured brass?

One is pretty easy (open a can and dump it into the mix); the other might take a little more planning (e.g. sandblasting).

follow this link
http://www.baltimorebrass.net/pic.php?id=360

Conn 52, 54, 56 have this as a factory option.

Cheers,

MikeMason wrote:follow this link
http://www.baltimorebrass.net/pic.php?id=360

You know, Mike. At 10 feet viewing, that horn might as well be painted.

Reminds me of an old country song:

"Satin bell to lean on,
Satin valve slides to rely on..."

TheFlyinTuba wrote:last time i went to Dillons they had one like that. it was pretty. i didn't get it though. so it might still be there.

It is, went to good old Dillon's today.

Now I need to convince my folks that taking out a $6,500 student loan for that Baer modified Mirafone 181 6V F is worth it.

Wilfred wrote:

Bee-yew-tee-ful!


Cheers,

notice the t-rod pull handle I had Lee Stofer add when I owned the horn.This should be a good way to track the horn as it changes hands over the years...

Where was that picture taken? That is a familiar place to me but I can't exactly place it.

i always reach over the top bow on all my horns.I like the security and stability it gives the horn on the chair or lap.I also find i have more leverage for quick/long slidepulls. to each his own.Glad the horn is well loved

some of the pulls i make on my 4v BBb are 6-8 inches.Don't think it would work with your system.I would probably still hang my arm over the top if i had your gronitz.

Like a certain Martin we're all waiting see? Mr. Rick.

Is this what you are referring to?

Rick Denny’s Martin

Does the satin finish last longer, or hide scratches better? Are there benefits besides the look? I have a conn 56j, gold brass, and
love it. So if you want to buy one of them you are in for a treat (as long as you don't mind pulling some slides )

it does tend to hide scratches and blemishes.it also has an ooooh and aaahhh factor,it you're in to that....

I take it that hypothetically speaking if I were to change the color of a tuba from bright lacquer to satin lacquer, it would cost someone an arm and a leg?

averagejoe wrote:Does the satin finish last longer, or hide scratches better? Are there benefits besides the look? I have a conn 56j, gold brass, and
love it. So if you want to buy one of them you are in for a treat (as long as you don't mind pulling some slides )

Chuck and I discussed this once, and I started the conversation liking the idea of satin brass. Brushed brass would be easier, and you could get the brushed result with Scotchbrite pads.

But he made a good argument against it: What if you need a repair? It would be very difficult to match the brushed pattern after burnishing out a dent. Polished brass and glossy lacquer may show flaws more easily, but it's a more consistent target.

Rick "whose Martin will NOT be painted to look like satin brass" Denney