Re: Different lacquor jobs, effect & effectiveness.
I haven't seen where lacquer makes much difference in sound quality. It's more cosmetic, but also helps to protect the brass. The problem I see with the unlaquered horns is that the oils on skin and saliva are really hard on a horn, and the lacquer helps to protect the brass and prevent oxidation. A lacquered horn will stay looking nicer longer. Maybe that is part of the appeal to the unlacquered horns. Personally, I like my horns to shine and look nice too. That's why I have had several of my horns relacquered.
As for factory lacquer, I haven't noticed much difference as far as the colors, stars and stripe graphics, etc. I've played a few LA Sax horns, and they're ok. They remind me a lot of the earlier Conn Director horns, like the 16M and 14M, with fancy colors and a more modern action. I have noticed a difference between the plated horns and lacquered horns though. The nickel plated horns seem to be a little brighter.
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