Engraving your tuba bell!

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CJ Krause wrote:mine is engraved and Conn used to do elaborate engraving with semi nude topless ladies in the engraving, thus the name naked lady Conn's and they are worth more than regular Conns.

Also Yorks had ornate engraving

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Here are some manufacturers to compare with;

http://www.euph9.freeserve.co.uk/bells.htm

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If you want traditional engraving my one of the recognized masters, visit this site:

http://www.artisticengraving.com/tuba-s ... raving.htm

Sherry Huntly does great, authentic work.
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Won't the bell need to be relaquered/silverplated though?
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Sherry Huntley's site recommends that the engraved area be re-lacquered or silverplated. Check her site out if you are interested.
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