Jan 21, 2023 · The Flute Center of New York sent me a silver flute and a gold flute to test and compare to determine which one is better the silver flute or the gold flute. Both flutes are professional model Powell flutes that are nearly identical except their silver and gold content (complete descriptions are below).

Solid gold body and headjoint with solid silver keys are standard on gold flutes. Hand engraving is an option on gold flutes, and standard on all solid platinum instruments. “The handmade silver Muramatsu flutes are for a lifetime, but a handmade gold or …

William S. Haynes Handmade Custom Flute New. 14K rose or white gold hand-cut headjoint; 14K rose or white gold body; Sterling silver lightweight mechanism; Haynes pinless mechanism; Soldered silver tone holes; Silver rings, ribs, and posts

Muramatsu flutes of gold and platinum stand in a class all their own. These are the most revered and sought-after flutes in the world. Solid gold body and headjoint with solid silver keys, open hole, and B foot.

Burkart Elite Flute - 14k Gold/Silver. $ 38,300.00 Haynes Flute - 10k Gold/Silver. $ 25,480.00 Haynes Flute - 14k Gold. $ 55,275.00 Haynes Flute - 14k Gold/Silver. $ 31,365.00 Haynes Flute - 19.5k Gold/Silver. $ 39,500.00 sold. Muramatsu Flute - 18k Gold - #72266 ...

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Solid Silver flutes are actually made from an alloy of “Sterling Silver” that contains 92.5% pure silver and usually 7.5% copper for strength. This alloy gives solid silver flutes a richer, sweeter tone with more resonance and tonal response than their non-silver counterparts.

This flute features a hand-cut headjoint with sterling silver riser and 9k gold lip plate in a choice of cuts, sterling silver pinless mechanism, high E facilitator (G disc), pointed key arms, drawn tone holes, 10k white gold springs, and .016” body tubing.

May 10, 2023 · A gold flute can be better than a silver flute FOR SOME PLAYERS. The best material depends on you, your playing level, and your preference. I like the darker sound of gold plating on my sterling silver flute.

Oct 4, 2024 · 946 Altus Silver™ - Altus silver™ is an alloy consisting of 94.6% silver and 18 precious metals, including small amounts of platinum and gold. This is a proprietary silver blend unique to Altus flutes, and was inspired by the preferred metallurgy of the great French flute making tradition.