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Re: chromium plated keys

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-03-19 03:35

Some Italian clarinets used chrome plated keys. Buffet RC bassoons also had chrome plated keys as they're slippery which is ideal for bassoons and some older Fox bassoons also had chrome plated keywork.

Not all that nice to look at - kind of cheap looking. Think of kitchen ot bath taps or shower heads.

I think some Olds trumpets or cornets were also chrome plated - it gives a durable shiny finish that needs little maintenance to keep it looking shiny. It's got a blueish tinge to it whereas nickel plate has a browny-yellowish tinge (and nickel plate will turn dull grey under certain conditions).

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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