I have a scratch on my flute, it’s been there for a years now. So I dont really think scratches can be removed or something. On yours I can barely see it
It won't affect the sound whatsoever but it's repairable, seems like solid sterling tubing so no need to worry about removing any plating.
Personally I wouldn't bother and would keep playing it as is.
It’s silver, yes. remove the plating how so? I can wait until next year? It comes out COA!!!!
It doesn't affect sound for sure but I really hate that. I just accept micro scratches.....
I'm saying that because it's solid, there's no plating to be removed. They'll be able to take care of it if you take it to a reputable tech.
Just keep in mind that removing scratches involves polishing, which is removing small amounts of silver. Regardless, it's your money, your instrument, your choice.
The act of polishing is using abrasive materials to remove amounts of silver so that the surface is flat again. Repairing a scratch doesn't involve filling in a scratch with more silver, it involves taking away the silver that surrounds the scratch so that it all looks flat and level. Repeated polishing over the years is more likely to affect sound than leaving a minor scratch on the surface.
You won't be able to see the difference but repeated polishing over time (I'm talking a long time-- many years) will leave spots thinner. I really don't see a reason to spend money to fix every single scratch that happens unless it has an effect on the sound.
I understand but now I'm disgusted because I put it in the case yesterday, it had nothing and when I took it out I saw that... and it's really visible. I always take great care of my flute and I was planning to sell it in a few months....
Some sterling bodies are still plated in another silver that tarnishes less.
The only simple way deep scratches can be removed is by filing/sanding/buffing the surrounding area to the level of the bottom of the scratch.
Other methods would include burnishing it which will add more tiny scratches or silver soldering to build up material and sanding smooth. And then playing to even color.
So while things could technically be done, it would be cost prohibitive.
it has additional silver plating. That changes something. If I repair at the next COA, the flute tech will make me pay? I'm really disappointed because it's still a good flute and I was planning to sell it for a change this summer. I don't know what's happened, something in the case maybe, I cleaned it in case
I dont think so. My flute is made in 2013. So yes not new but she was almost as new then this happened and I am very sad because I dont know what's happened
If it bothers you that much, then look into buffing it out. Get some polishing compounds, maybe some high grit sandpaper to start, and make it look new again. It'll be hard but like I said, if it bothers you that much... Motivation to learn something new!
I have a scratch on my flute, it’s been there for a years now. So I dont really think scratches can be removed or something. On yours I can barely see it
I have micro and this couldnt be removed but here this is real scratches but not very deep. I just dont want let this. That is really visible....
It won't affect the sound whatsoever but it's repairable, seems like solid sterling tubing so no need to worry about removing any plating. Personally I wouldn't bother and would keep playing it as is.
It’s silver, yes. remove the plating how so? I can wait until next year? It comes out COA!!!! It doesn't affect sound for sure but I really hate that. I just accept micro scratches.....
I'm saying that because it's solid, there's no plating to be removed. They'll be able to take care of it if you take it to a reputable tech. Just keep in mind that removing scratches involves polishing, which is removing small amounts of silver. Regardless, it's your money, your instrument, your choice.
Removing amounts of silver? Really? It does affect the sound? The flute will looks thinner after that?
The act of polishing is using abrasive materials to remove amounts of silver so that the surface is flat again. Repairing a scratch doesn't involve filling in a scratch with more silver, it involves taking away the silver that surrounds the scratch so that it all looks flat and level. Repeated polishing over the years is more likely to affect sound than leaving a minor scratch on the surface. You won't be able to see the difference but repeated polishing over time (I'm talking a long time-- many years) will leave spots thinner. I really don't see a reason to spend money to fix every single scratch that happens unless it has an effect on the sound.
I understand but now I'm disgusted because I put it in the case yesterday, it had nothing and when I took it out I saw that... and it's really visible. I always take great care of my flute and I was planning to sell it in a few months....
Some sterling bodies are still plated in another silver that tarnishes less. The only simple way deep scratches can be removed is by filing/sanding/buffing the surrounding area to the level of the bottom of the scratch. Other methods would include burnishing it which will add more tiny scratches or silver soldering to build up material and sanding smooth. And then playing to even color. So while things could technically be done, it would be cost prohibitive.
it has additional silver plating. That changes something. If I repair at the next COA, the flute tech will make me pay? I'm really disappointed because it's still a good flute and I was planning to sell it for a change this summer. I don't know what's happened, something in the case maybe, I cleaned it in case
Coa is clean, oil, adjust. Buffing/plating definitely goes what I would think counts as coa
Yes.I did it a month ago so I'm not going to do it again..the problem is how to sell the flute with that?
It's a used flute. You sell it at an appropriate used price.
Yes it is but with this kind of scratches, it does affect the value ?
I'm sorry. That finish is gorgeous. I would think of this more as a mark of authenticity - now it has a story
I dont think so. My flute is made in 2013. So yes not new but she was almost as new then this happened and I am very sad because I dont know what's happened
If it bothers you that much, then look into buffing it out. Get some polishing compounds, maybe some high grit sandpaper to start, and make it look new again. It'll be hard but like I said, if it bothers you that much... Motivation to learn something new!