Well of course, if we want to list them all we can't forget the Troubador, Imperial, Centennial, and Magna. I was discussing the Martian theme of the "Searchlight" engraving found on the Handcraft Committee models etc. The finish piculiarity that I was speaking of is less of a lacquer "Silvering" , and more of a gunmetal or nickel like metalic color showing through, although the horns in question were not plated underneath the lacquer. I've seen a lot of this on both Martins and KIngs, as I mentioned above. If anyone has a clue what causes this, I'd be interested. I'm an illustrator, and well versed in paints and paint applications of all sorts, and still find the condition foreign to me.. I have a Handcraft Committee Tenor, a Martin Committee Tenor and Baritone, a Music Man Committee Tenor, and a Magna Tenor, and will admit that the Handcraft has the warmest tone, and perhaps slightly better intonation. I am willing to sacrifice that slight edged for the much slicker and quicker keywork of the Martin Committee and Musicman models. All horns exhibit a big, warm, and bold sound as you know. Let us know what conclusion you come up with, Dave. Cheers.

You're correct about the lacquer mine does look more of a nickel colouring showing thru,perhaps they coloured the lacquer a bit to blend in the nickel keywork? My other martins dont have this but they are all brass keys. Anyone else have a h/c committee to compare? Dave