Which is Better a Silver Flute or a Gold Flute? FCNY Sponsored

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).

So, I will play a bit of the Cantabile et Presto, run through some scales, and test the upper and lower registers. All while giving my commentary on what I am hearing.

But I would really like to know what you hear! What do you think about the difference between the silver flute and the gold flute? Which you do you like best?

Have fun!
DoctorFlute

Read my Blog on this topic:
Which is Better a Silver Flute or a Gold Flute?
https://doctorflute.com/which-is-better-a-silver-flute-or-a-gold-flute

Here are links to the flutes demonstrated in this video:

Powell Handmade Custom Flute in Sterling Silver
Sterling silver body and mechanism, Powell pinless mechanism, soldered silver tone holes, silver rings, ribs, and posts, French (open hole) model, pointed key arms, white gold springs, Straubinger pads, .016” standard wall tubing, modern Powell scale, offset G, C# trill, D# roller, B footjoint. Handmade in USA.
https://flutecenter.com/collections/shop-by-brand/products/powell-custom-silv

Verne Q. Powell Sterling Silver Handcut Headjoint – sterling silver (.925) tube, and crown, 14K gold lip plate and riser, .016” standard wall tubing. Venti cut. Handmade in USA.
https://flutecenter.com/collections/shop-all-flute-headjoints/products/powell-headjoint-1359-sterling-silver-14k-lip-plate-gold-riser

Powell Handmade Custom Flute in 14K Gold
14K rose-gold body with sterling silver mechanism, Powell pinless mechanism, soldered silver tone holes, silver rings, ribs, and posts, French (open hole) model, pointed key arms, white gold springs, Straubinger pads, .012” thin wall tubing, modern Powell scale, offset G, C# trill, D# roller, B footjoint. Handmade in USA.
https://flutecenter.com/collections/shop-by-brand/products/powell-custom-14ksk

Verne Q. Powell 14K Rose Gold Handcut Headjoint – 14K rose gold tube, lip plate, riser, and crown. Lumina cut. Handmade in USA.
https://flutecenter.com/collections/shop-all-flute-headjoints/products/powell-handmade-headjoint-16436-14k-rose-gold-headjoint-lumina-cut

If you're interested in setting up a flute trial, please consider FCNY and tell them I sent you (Code: DrFlute) to get some extras for free.

To start your flute trial, you'll first want to go to flutecenter.com and fill out the form. Here’s the link:
https://flutecenter.com/pages/trial-form

Then put my code: “DrFlute” in the box labeled “Influencer Code.”

This code gives you these extras with some exceptions:
*3 extra days to try your flute – that’s a 10-day trial instead of only 7 days
*6 extra months of warranty on your new flute – that’s 18 months instead of only 12 months
*Free Shipping of up to three flutes, piccolos, and/or headjoints at a time for trial!
*10% off sheet music
*Free domestic shipping on instrument purchases

Plus, when you purchase a new flute using my code, FCNY will pay me a small commission. Thank you!

Thank you, Flute Center of New York, for sponsoring this video.

Which is Better a Silver Flute or a Gold Flute? FCNY Sponsored

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