Satin Lacquer

averagejoe · Post by **averagejoe** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:47 pm

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

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MikeMason · Post by **MikeMason** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:31 am

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

Hank74 · Post by **Hank74** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:21 pm

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?

Rick Denney · Post by **Rick Denney** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 12:46 am

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

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