- How much does a solid silver flute cost?
- How much silver is in a solid silver flute?
- Are flutes solid silver?
- Does a solid silver flute sound better?
How much does a solid silver flute cost?
Beginner flutes usually range in cost from $500 to $1000. Intermediate, or step-up flutes usually cost $1,400 to $2,500 and entry level pro flutes (still largely played by advanced students) around $2500 and up.
How much silver is in a solid silver flute?
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.
Are flutes solid silver?
Silver-colored flutes may either be silver-plated, or made of nickel-silver or solid silver. Solid silver (also known as sterling silver) is silver with a purity of 92.5%, and this is used for both the tube and the key system.
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.