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How can you tell the difference between silver plated flutes and nickel plated flutes?
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∙ 13y ago
By the color, obviously.
NIckel plated flutes are slightly golden and well, silver plated, they have silver color.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoWorse . . . nickel wears out sooner and is the most allergy-causing of the common metals.
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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 is the difference between custom and non custom clarinets?
their difference is their plated ligature>.<
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.
Where in the world do people play flutes?
The more expensive, better quality flutes are usually made of silver alloys. Less expensive are the nickel alloy flutes (usually silver-plated). Even so, flutes have been made from wood, gold, glass, and all sorts of different materials, but for a serious flautist, solid silver alloys would probably be the most popular.
Is flutes made from wood?
Flutes are most often made of silver, but can have any combination of silver, gold, nickel, platinum, and rosegold. The materials in order of price (lowest to highest) is: Nickel, silver plated, solid silver, rosegold, gold, and platinum. Silver is often considered the most reasonable price for the quality you will get, and many believe the sound is the most versatile. Gold is sometimes considered to have a warmer sound. Nickel is usually only used on student model flutes. Rosegold combines the warmth of gold and the versatility of silver into a unique timbre. It is cheaper than pure gold and many people like the combination of these two metals. Platinum is VERY expensive and most people only have small parts of their flutes made of platinum. It is considered good for articulation.They are made of the same materials as they were 4,000 years ago plus some new materials. The only difference is the tooling. Those guys can now cut the wood precisely enough to make the flute be tuned perfectly. In the old days they used bamboo and cedar mostly. Now they are made from any type of wood and even PVC. Some new flutes are very exotic and can cost thousands. My flutes cost about $150 and they are cedar, cherry, PVC and mesquite.***ivory ,tusk
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.
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 a nickel plated SW 38 special?
The value of a nickel plated SW 38 Special gun depends on its condition. This gun in excellent condition is valued between 320.00 and 400.00 as of 2014.
What is the value of nickel plated colt 45?
assuming it was nickel plated after market, it would lose value for that reason.....
What is the difference between custom and non custom clarinets?
their difference is their plated ligature>.<
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 are the raw materials used to construct a flute?
an Egyptian flute is made out of bamboo and wood
What is nickel silver cutlery worth?
Silver plated nickel will have no resale value.
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.
