Posted by Pros of Silver on February 26, 2003 at 13:12:12:
In Reply to: Silver vs. Laquer posted by Tyler's Dad on February 26, 2003 at 12:14:32:
I'd generally go for a Silver horn. Mr R Shilke always silver plated his instruments as that provides a thinner finish than lacquer - I really doubt it makes a lot of difference though accoustically...
Another advantage of Silver-plate is its ability to be worked-on I believe....