Silver plating

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 1:36 am

You'll notice more difference with a mouthpiece change. The thickness of silver plate that's laid on is a fraction of the diameter of a human hair.

Silver's silver--it'll tarnish the same no matter whether it's satin or shiny. You may not notice the tarnish on satin as much, however.

Dan Schultz · Post by **Dan Schultz** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:06 am

Silver vs. raw vs. lacquer.... not much difference that MY ear can tell. However... I own some each and I can certainly tell you that the satin finish is by far the toughest to keep clean.... unless you LIKE the look of tarnished silver

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 12:10 pm

I always thought I can hear a difference, because the thickness of raw/plating is different than that of "paint". I always liked the bare metal's sound and response, and I even stripped the lacquer off my CC, which I wanted to "liven up" and then left it patina. On THAT horn, I thought that was the best sound and response - which is what I wanted, looks be hanged!

You don't say if it's lacquered, but if you like the sound, why change?