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Are nickel plated saxophones better then lacquered saxophones?
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∙ 15y ago
No they just look cooler and most band or orchestra directors won't let you use one because they are distracting.
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How can you tell the difference between silver plated flutes and nickel plated flutes?
By the color, obviously. NIckel plated flutes are slightly golden and well, silver plated, they have silver color.
Which woodwind instrument is made of silver ratherr than wood?
Flutes may be made of sterling silver, although most are made of brass and plated with either silver or nickel-silver. Flutes can also be made of wood, but that is no longer common. Saxophones and metal clarinets have also been made of brass and plated in silver. This was the most common finish in the early years of the saxophone (into the 1920's and 30's) before better lacquers were developed.
What type of metal is the clarinet keys made from?
Depending on who makes them and their quality, they are made from either silver, nickel, or nickel-plated base metal.
What minerals are used musical instruments?
Student level flutes will generally be made of a Nickel Silver compound material. Intermediate flutes will have a pure Silver head joint, and usually a Silver plated Nickel body. Higher level flutes will be made of pure Silver (.925-.97). The more pure the material, the better the tone and generally the more expensive it will be. You can also find very high end flutes made of Gold (in varying Karats) and even Platinum.
What kind of metal are brass instruments made of?
Brass instruments are, as the name suggests, made out of brass. They are then either lacquered, or silver plated, depending on the player's preferences.
Is nickel plated copper considered a nickel alloy?
No, because a plated metal is not a mixture of elements.
When was 1917 colt nickel plated?
probably some time after it was made. the military model was not nickel plated.
What is the value of nickel plated colt 45?
assuming it was nickel plated after market, it would lose value for that reason.....
How can you tell the difference between silver plated flutes and nickel plated flutes?
By the color, obviously. NIckel plated flutes are slightly golden and well, silver plated, they have silver color.
What are the release dates for The Nickel-Plated West - 1924?
The Nickel-Plated West - 1924 was released on: USA: 22 November 1924
What actors and actresses appeared in The Nickel-Plated West - 1924?
The cast of The Nickel-Plated West - 1924 includes: Harry Sweet
What is nickel silver cutlery worth?
Silver plated nickel will have no resale value.
Where are brass instruments made?
Brass instruments are, as the name suggests, made out of brass. They are then either lacquered, or silver plated, depending on the player's preferences.
Are Iraq coins silver?
The Iraqi coins made for general use since 1960 are made of nickel, copper-nickel, stainless steel, copper plated steel and nickel plated steel.
Which woodwind instrument is made of silver ratherr than wood?
Flutes may be made of sterling silver, although most are made of brass and plated with either silver or nickel-silver. Flutes can also be made of wood, but that is no longer common. Saxophones and metal clarinets have also been made of brass and plated in silver. This was the most common finish in the early years of the saxophone (into the 1920's and 30's) before better lacquers were developed.
Was there a nickel plated 1957 penny?
No. Any cent plated with nickel was altered outside of the mint. That makes it a damaged coin worth 1 cent only.
What does SPNS mean?
Silver plated nickel silver
