Search Forums


Tips for better searching

Saxophone Forum

Forum » Vintage Saxophones » Keeping brass off the hands.


by Jango
(13 posts)
20 years ago

Keeping brass off the hands.

I just aquired a great Buescher 400 that has no finish on it. It has been played this way for quite some time by the former owner. I notice that whenever I play it, I wind up with the strong smell of brass on my hands, like you get from brass fireplace tools. Anybody have a suggestion? Would polishing it help? Its a great horn and plays superbly, I just don't like that raw brass smell. Thanks, Jango

Reply To Post [Report Abuse]

Report Abuse
Replies


  2. by chiamac
    (586 posts)
    20 years ago

    Re: Keeping brass off the hands.

    "Would polishing it help" let me try to find an example for this... oh I got one. when you buff a car does it create a new surface? No, it just shines up the paint. Also, you're brass prolly is polished already. It just has a lot of tarnsh on it. the only way you're going to get rid of that is by putting some laquer on it, or try taking johnsons wax and putting a coat over your horn. That "should" seal things up. but I haven't tried it or heard of anyone trying it.

    Reply To Post Yahoo! AIM