Posted by Roger Lewis on February 10, 2004 at 08:59:46:
In Reply to: Mirafone F tuba finish classification posted by Chris on February 09, 2004 at 18:26:22:
The "lacquer" designation usually is used for standard polished yellow brass finish (for other brass instruments as well). The gold brass designation is used to show that the instrument is made of a completely different metal alloy. Both have a clear lacquer top coat under normal circumstances.
Roger