Hi!
I have a Bach Strad which I love!
However, call me fickle, but the lacquer is appalling as I bought it second hand and I would love to have it re-done. It would just look so much nicer when i perform.
Does anyone have any idea what this would cost and if it would actually be worth it??
It's not just a little worn, it is severe wear and tear!!
If I was to chose this option, would the relacquering need to be in the same colour as the original?? I'm clueless when it comes 2 this kind of thing.
I would be grateful for some advice.
Flis

QUOTE (Fliskirk @ Jan 3 2005, 12:02 AM)

Hi! I have a Bach Strad which I love! However, call me fickle, but the lacquer is appalling as I bought it second hand and I would love to have it re-done. It would just look so much nicer when i perform. Does anyone have any idea what this would cost and if it would actually be worth it?? It's not just a little worn, it is severe wear and tear!! If I was to chose this option, would the relacquering need to be in the same colour as the original?? I'm clueless when it comes 2 this kind of thing. I would be grateful for some advice. Flis

How much did you pay for your Bach Strad?

My younger brother (unclassifiable on these forums!) acquired one a few months ago. It was second-hand, through a dealer. The dealer re-lacquered, overhauled and gold-plated it, and sold it to us for £800.

I believe it was originally a silver colour, although I am not sure.

Mine was 550. All slides and valves are in perfect working order, just the relacquering needs to be done.
My teacher assured me it was a good deal and i believe it was when you look at new strad. prices.
I didnt mind the colour as much, now that it turns my hands a nasty colour, it has become a little irrating!

As you picked it up for such a good price, I'd suggest it's definitely worth getting it re-lacquered. I don't know what it costs to do this though: you might want to do some investigation!

I think Ill do that, maybe an idea for a 17th birthday present, as its a bit late for santa now!!
Thanks for the help
Flis xx

QUOTE (Fliskirk @ Jan 3 2005, 10:40 PM)

I think Ill do that, maybe an idea for a 17th birthday present, as its a bit late for santa now!! Thanks for the help Flis xx

Good good!!

Although that means you won't get a car I suppose...

Wouldn't quite have enough for a car anyways.
Couldn't afford 2 learn lol!
Flis xx

THAT'S COMMITMENT FOR YOU! TRUMPETS OVER CARS!!!! Actually sounds like my teacher who cycles everywhere.

I play a silver plated trumpet so I've no idea about re-lacquering but you might want to try Phil Parkers as a place to start. Unless you've already got somewhere else of course!

Stephen

www.philparker.co.uk in case you haven't already heard of them

Flis,

You might also consider approaching a chap called Andy Callard. I know a few professional brass musicians who swear by him for price and workmanship. Here's his web page:

http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.callard/

It's got lots of interesting details on work he's carried out.

If I were you I would also ask about how different plating materials might affect the sound.

You could then also take this opportunity to personalise your instrument (the subject of an earlier post of yours). Different plating materials for slides and valve caps, for example, can look really good.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Mark.

QUOTE (Fliskirk @ Jan 5 2005, 04:54 PM)

Wouldn't quite have enough for a car anyways. Couldn't afford 2 learn lol! Flis xx

lol!!!!!

i bought all my instruments before I turned 17 so I did get a car... but it used to be my mum's