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Replating a mouthpiece
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:49 pm
by Z-Tuba Dude
Hi,
It's been a very long time since I have had a mouthpiece replated. I'm trying to remember if there are any difficulties inherent in the process.
Who best, to do it?
Thanks!
Re: Replating a mouthpiece
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 4:26 pm
by toobagrowl
Been a long time since I had a mpc replated -- I did it thru WW&BW many years ago.
But this looks like a good place to do it these days:
https://mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/plating.php
Re: Replating a mouthpiece
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:05 pm
by kingrob76
Dillon Music did a very light clean up / re-plating in gold for me for $75. Silver was $50. I'm very pleased with the results.
Re: Replating a mouthpiece
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:02 pm
by EMC
Gold chops is a great place, quick turnaround very affordable and they can do just the rim and cup if you want.
Re: Replating a mouthpiece
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 5:22 pm
by Donn
On the other hand, reports suggest that particularly in the $100-or-less range, any instance of a mouthpiece model may be regarded as effectively unique and irreplaceable - so its price may not be closely related to its value.
How much does the plating and attendant scouring usually change the interior dimensions, compared to the worn condition that the owner is familiar with?
Re: Replating a mouthpiece
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:06 pm
by kingrob76
bloke wrote:kingrob76 wrote:Dillon Music did a very light clean up / re-plating in gold for me for $75. Silver was $50. I'm very pleased with the results.
That's about what I have to charge...and I did a bit more than "light clean-up" several weeks ago (former private lessons student, and didn't have the heart to to tell him that "it isn't worth it"...so I went ahead and did it), but this cost reinforces my point about the $100-or-less mouthpieces that are moderately chipped up (probably requiring a $75 - $80 job just for silver)...yes?
bloke "...and to do an
actual restoration - ie. FILLING chips, rather than smoothing over them - it had better be a $400 mouthpiece...and nope, not one of those hopelessly-trashed $400 eBay-treasure Conn Hellebergs...Those are TOO trashed for me to be willing to fool with...' reminds me - very much - of the many-decades-ago practice of 'reweaving' a worn-out suit...Just go buy a suit!
"
I agree - this was for two silver Parke Ofenlochs that were bleach-cleaned by my wife. Not $100 mpcs....
Re: Replating a mouthpiece
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:47 pm
by Z-Tuba Dude
FYI - It is Laskey 30H.
It is not in bad shape yet, but soon.
Re: Replating a mouthpiece
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 7:46 pm
by Phil Dawson
I had Dan Oberloh do a Dillon PS3 for me and he did a wonderful job. It looks and plays fantastically or at least as well as I can. I highly recommend for any work he is willing to do. Phil
Re: Replating a mouthpiece
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 7:56 pm
by tbonesullivan
If you love the MPC and it's not one you can get anymore, a custom MPC, or something like that, definitely go for it. Just be aware that the cost of replating will not add to the value.