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Re: key metals

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2008-08-03 04:21

Most clarinet keys are made of German silver. In case you don't know what that is, it's a nickel and copper combination, sometimes including zinc or other metals too (I'm not an expert). The exact alloy can be different so not all keys made of this are the same. Some keys might have something between the key metal and the plating, but I think some have nickel (or any) plating directly on them. The quality of the plating can vary between platers and sometimes for the same plater too.

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Phil Pedler

2008-08-03 00:28

Re: key metals

clarnibass

2008-08-03 04:21