Cooking a Thanksgiving Bari

[jbtsax]

How it looks when its done. The skin just peels off.

 

[MartinMods]

ditto stovetopping a smaller bird....

 

[jbtsax]

Do you use baking soda in the water when you remove lacquer this way?

 

[Steve]

Did you use carrots and potatoes in the water too ?

 

[MartinMods]

Just water. The Martin lacquer turned white when it was ready, just like chicken. My Ex said the soup tasted a little bland when I gave her a bowl.

 

[Steve]

..... My Ex said the soup tasted a little bland when I gave her a bowl.

+ 10

 

[jbtsax]

The "Thanksgiving Bari" overhaul is finally completed after some long delays waiting for the dent work and re-engraving to be done. Following Curt Altarac's advice I added a layer of carnauba wax to the body and keys which seems to help. This was a "school horn rescue" so there was a lot of work involved to bring it back to this level of looks and playability.

 

[retread]

Beautiful job!

 

[Steve]

Yes, it looks fabulous.

How much are you selling her for now ?

 

[jbtsax]

Yes, it looks fabulous.

How much are you selling her for now ?

Thanks. I actually did this job for a local music store. I'm not sure what he will price it at.

 

[pete]

Excellent job. Almost looks like gold plate.

 

[Gandalfe]

I was thinking the same thing. Or at least a satin finish. How does it sound?

 

[kevgermany]

Super work!