Artistic Engraving is pleased to offer consultation on custom designs.  We will work with you from conception to completion providing you with the same individuality of expression that is created between musician and instrument.  Should you request specific ornamentation (i.e. eagle, dragon, rose, etc.), you must provide the art work.  Custom designs may include slides, valve case, receiver, caps, leadpipe, inside bell, bow, body, or just about any exposed area.  Another option for custom designs is rose-cut fill as on the Martin Conte trumpet below:

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      Rose cut fill enhances custom engraving by creating a textured background for your design.  This procedure is very labor intensive.  The rose-cut fill is the supreme choice in hand engraving.

   The best time to add engraving is during an overhaul or complete restoration.

       The process of engraving cuts through the finish, exposing the brass.  To maintain the original finish the engraved areas need to be sealed either with clear lacquer or re-plated to prevent tarnish.  The cost for sealing with lacquer or re-plating varies.  This service is performed by a local repair shop.  Please click here for local shops.

      Here are some of the custom designs Artistic Engraving has done.  

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