Gold Plating - who does it?

dukesboneman · by **dukesboneman** » 2024-12-10 2:03 p.m.

I have some things I`d really like get Gold plated, who does this?

Doug_Elliott · by **Doug_Elliott** » 2024-12-10 2:27 p.m.

By when? I may be getting a batch done sometime this month

CalgaryTbone · by **CalgaryTbone** » 2024-12-11 12:11 a.m.

If you're talking about mouthpieces, I've had good luck with John Stork. Good prices too.

Jim Scott

MiBrassFs · by **MiBrassFs** » 2024-12-14 6:35 a.m.

Anderson Silver Plating is the “gold standard,” no pun intended. Their business has its core in band instrument related plating.

https://andersonsilverplating.com/

WGWTR180 · by **WGWTR180** » 2024-12-14 9:02 a.m.

Doug's plating is excellent but I didn't know until he posted that he takes other pieces upon request. John Stork's plating is also excellent. Anderson used to be great but I've heard mixed results lately. Any bargain priced shop generally applies a lighter coating that wears quicker. You get what you pay for.

Bonearzt · by **Bonearzt** » 2024-12-16 4:45 p.m.

Find a jewelry repair shop

But if they do, be absolutely sure you specify "minimal buffing"!!!

JLivi · by **JLivi** » 2024-12-16 5:54 p.m.

I've had good luck sending my mouthpiece to Dillon Music. As another option.

greenbean · by **greenbean** » 2024-12-17 11:41 p.m.

Stork!!

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2024-12-18 12:38 a.m.

I was having some gold plating done by a local shop and I asked about doing a mouthpiece. He said the first 3 were $135 and each additional one would be $4o. I guess it took 3 to get the process set up and after that plating cost was more-or-less reasonable. Note that $135 covered one, two, or 3 mouthpieces.

Arendsdale · by **Arendsdale** » 2024-12-18 11:21 a.m.

[quote="MiBrassFs"]Anderson Silver Plating is the “gold standard,” no pun intended. Their business has its core in band instrument related plating.

https://andersonsilverplating.com/[/quote]
Do you how much they charge for a mouthpiece?

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2024-12-18 2:01 p.m.

As far as I know, Anderson doesn't do one-offs. You have to send in a few mouthpieces. I remember Benn Hansson trying to collect a bunch of mouthpieces to place an order with them and he asked me if I had any that needed plating. I hope he found enough to place an order.

Once you have a big enough order, the price per mouthpiece is reasonable.

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