Plating Materials Nickel – Commonly used in beginner flutes, nickel plated flutes feature a hard composition that makes it easy to care for and clean. ... Silver – Heavier in weight, silver plated flutes have a darker sound than nickel flutes. It adds a bright shining finish to the flute.
- Is nickel or silver plated flute better?
- Is nickel plated better than silver plated?
- Does a solid silver flute sound better?
Is nickel or silver plated flute better?
There's not really a difference. It's just cosmetic. Most people would get the silver plated. As far as student model instruments, for some reason I have always liked the nickel plated ones slightly better.
Is nickel plated better than silver plated?
Conclusion – it all depends on personal preference
Nickel plated trophy cups will save you a lot of work when it comes to cleaning and polishing. They are also the best choice for damp environments that cause silver to tarnish quickly.
Does a solid silver flute sound better?
I'm trying to figure out if the solid silver body really does make a difference in overall tone. There are debates everywhere about this. The answer has usually been: not necessarily. The sound of a flute is mostly determined by the design and craftsmanship put into it.