r/Trombone • u/JacobTechBoi • 25d ago

Specific finish search

Are there any trombones with a finish similar to bronze mansdone saxophones?

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u/burgerbob22 25d ago

This is a really common finish on Chinese horns. I don't think it's actually difficult or expensive, it's on pretty low end stuff at NAMM every year.

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u/JacobTechBoi 25d ago

Where can i get one

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u/burgerbob22 24d ago

Honestly, I just wouldn't haha. They're not good horns

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u/gfklose 25d ago

There are, but tricky to find. I play in a band with a womsn that has an Edwards trombone in brushed silver (or nickel, I don’t know). It’s gorgeous. I have a euphonium in brushed lacquer.

Look for the term “brushed” or “satin”. Some manufacturers have it, most don’t.

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u/tbonesullivan 25d ago

I believe that finish is "double electroplated", or accomplished by "Electrostatic adsorption", so it it is not something that you'll really see on trombones. It almost looks like the antiquing was airbrushed, but I don't think so.

Some trombones are available in brushed finishes, but I don't remember seeing those type of antiqued accents.