Trumpet engraving reference needed

tkoffeh · Regular Member Joined: 28 Mar 2017 Posts: 13

I am looking for references for engraving, I just acquired a 1946 Chicago Benge trumpet that was silver plated at some point in time. The buffer got a little overzealous and I would like to have the original engravings on the bell and valves restored. The music bars and notes are now faint and the lettering needs to be sharpened up. The valve numbering and serial numbers need to be sharpened up and the BENGE logo at the bottom of the 2nd valve needs to be recreated.
I tried Artistic Engraving and got the following response "I am no longer accepting this type of work. Unfortunately I do not have anyone to refer you to for this type of restoration."
Internet searches have not been fruitful so I am hoping that I might find help here.
Thanks

chloebh · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:19 am Post subject:

Sherry Huntley is the current reigning queen of all things engraving. Her business is "Artistic Engraving" in Granger, IN.
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Geodude · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:26 am Post subject:

Jason Dumars might be a possibility if Sherry Huntley/Artistic Engraving cannot help you.

I suspect there may be some other folks flying under the radar. Consider reaching out to some of the well regarded techs for a referral or possibly touch base with Kantul. I seem to recall seeing an Olds Recording copy that they made. Somebody good enough to do that engraving should be capable of helping you with your project.

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LittleRusty · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 5:42 pm Post subject:

When one has enough work to make a living one is rewarded by being able to turn down jobs they don't find interesting.

James Becker · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:52 pm Post subject:

If I'm not mistaken Sherry is slowing down and looking toward her retirement. Good news is she's made herself available to the members of NAPBIRT providing instruction at a recent workshop. Perhaps someone will emerge from the field to carry on her fine work.
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Dr. Manhattan · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:02 pm Post subject:

Sherry does incredible work!
When I was looking for an engraver for my Martin, Landress Brass said either Artistic Engraving or Jason Dumar were the best bets! Both do amzing work from what I could see from their websites and eventually from Sherry's work on my Martin.

There is a possibility that your bell has been buffed down too much to re-engrave again!? If Sherry does not have time for it, then talk to Jason Dumar.
Also ask some of the top horn repairmen for recommendations.
That's what I would do.

Best of luck!
Those old Benges are beautiful!
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TrentAustin · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 3:26 am Post subject:

Try Darrell at BAC (he's an incredible engraver!).

Best,
T

yourbrass · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:45 am Post subject:

Keep in mind that the Benge logos were stamped, not engraved. Engraving is going to look different than stamping.

You could also consider this fellow, who did a fantastic job for me on an Olds Super:

http://www.mtaonline.net/~tundratrekers/site/Home_Page.html
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tkoffeh · Regular Member Joined: 28 Mar 2017 Posts: 13

Here is an attempt to add an image

[img]http://imgur.com/a/DLjHl[/img]

or it is here http://imgur.com/a/DLjHl

VetPsychWars · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:28 am Post subject:

Since it's not an heirloom, I would be inclined to leave it. If it bothers you that much, sell this one and buy another.

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gozzo · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 1:02 am Post subject:

Sherry did alot of work for me over the last 18 years . She has had problems with carpal tunnel syndrome due to repetetive strain injury through her work as an engraver. Late last year she informed she was no longer able to engrave. She was the best in the industry in my humble opinion. I gather she had been thinking of retiring anyway. I am aware that Adams in holland use a very good engraver though I dont know his name
Andy

Divitt Trumpets · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 10:17 am Post subject:

Send it to Dan Oberloh in Seattle.

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chiefgearhead · Posted: Wed May 22, 2019 10:46 am Post subject:

To follow up on this fairly dormant thread I will share that Sherry is doing "limited work" for the time being. She has a FB page (Artistic Engraving) and while she told me that she is "officially retired" she occasionally accepts work.

I was lucky enough to have her show some love to my beloved Martin Committee Deluxe and I'm just amazed at the quality and her efficiency.

Here are before and after photos:

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60696930_2193877797315931_3875119304919744512_n by tjveloce, on Flickr

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