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Cygnet horn refinishing
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tomb
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Cygnet horn refinishing
Does Any body know someone who can refinish a cygnet horn in an Oak finish. I want a wood grain look. Thanks Tom
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Re: Cygnet horn refinishing
Gregg Cline, the decal guy, does a nice job. Jerry Blais
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Re: Cygnet horn refinishing
Here's one Greg did for me.
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Re: Cygnet horn refinishing
I recommend Gregg's work too!
I think you will be surprised by the reasonable cost he asks for his work.
I supplied him with my paint-stripped horn (it had been stripped once already before I got it)and he gave me a choice later at a phono show between two finished horns. One color was lighter than the other, and I chose the darker one. He will strip the horn for you for an additional charge. I'm glad I got mine done! It's so much nicer than any attempts to truly duplicate the original black enamel.
Bob
I think you will be surprised by the reasonable cost he asks for his work.
I supplied him with my paint-stripped horn (it had been stripped once already before I got it)and he gave me a choice later at a phono show between two finished horns. One color was lighter than the other, and I chose the darker one. He will strip the horn for you for an additional charge. I'm glad I got mine done! It's so much nicer than any attempts to truly duplicate the original black enamel.
Bob
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Re: Cygnet horn refinishing
It isn't easy. I have tried a couple of times, but no good. Greg does a good job at a good price.barnettrp21122 wrote:I recommend Gregg's work too!
I think you will be surprised by the reasonable cost he asks for his work.
I supplied him with my paint-stripped horn (it had been stripped once already before I got it)and he gave me a choice later at a phono show between two finished horns. One color was lighter than the other, and I chose the darker one. He will strip the horn for you for an additional charge. I'm glad I got mine done! It's so much nicer than any attempts to truly duplicate the original black enamel.
Bob
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Re: Cygnet horn refinishing
Bob's example looks nice, but the other looks like a mess.
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Re: Cygnet horn refinishing
It's a good mess.Edisone wrote:Bob's example looks nice, but the other looks like a mess.
