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A gold plated mouthpiece rim and cup is more than a cosmetic upgrade — for many players it reduces allergic reactions to silver, provides a warmer feel against the lips, and offers a playing surface that is smoother and more consistent than worn or scratched silver plate.
What is included:
Polishing & Surface Preparation Every mouthpiece is carefully polished before plating to remove scratches and surface imperfections from the silver plate. The condition of the mouthpiece going in directly affects the quality of the finish coming out — a smooth surface produces a smooth plate. If polishing reveals scratches too deep to remove without breaking through the silver plate, the mouthpiece will be silver plated first to restore a proper base before gold plating is applied.
Plating Options For most players, I recommend gold plating the rim and cup only — the areas where your lips actually make contact. This is the most practical option and delivers all of the playing benefits of gold plate where it matters most. Full gold plating is also available for players who prefer the look of an all-gold mouthpiece.
Pricing Pricing varies based on the condition of the mouthpiece. A new or like-new mouthpiece requires less preparation work and is priced accordingly. A used mouthpiece with more wear, scratches, or surface damage requires additional polishing and preparation time and is priced higher. Contact us with a description or photos of your mouthpiece for an accurate quote.
Turnaround This service is available while you wait when scheduled in advance — bring your mouthpiece in and leave with it plated the same visit. For mail-in mouthpieces, I offer a one business day turnaround from the time your mouthpiece arrives, so it spends as little time away from you as possible. Return shipping speed is your choice.
Flute lip plates are also accepted for gold plating. Contact us to discuss your instrument.
A gold plated mouthpiece rim and cup is more than a cosmetic upgrade — for many players it reduces allergic reactions to silver, provides a warmer feel against the lips, and offers a playing surface that is smoother and more consistent than worn or scratched silver plate.
What is included:
Polishing & Surface Preparation Every mouthpiece is carefully polished before plating to remove scratches and surface imperfections from the silver plate. The condition of the mouthpiece going in directly affects the quality of the finish coming out — a smooth surface produces a smooth plate. If polishing reveals scratches too deep to remove without breaking through the silver plate, the mouthpiece will be silver plated first to restore a proper base before gold plating is applied.
Plating Options For most players, I recommend gold plating the rim and cup only — the areas where your lips actually make contact. This is the most practical option and delivers all of the playing benefits of gold plate where it matters most. Full gold plating is also available for players who prefer the look of an all-gold mouthpiece.
Pricing Pricing varies based on the condition of the mouthpiece. A new or like-new mouthpiece requires less preparation work and is priced accordingly. A used mouthpiece with more wear, scratches, or surface damage requires additional polishing and preparation time and is priced higher. Contact us with a description or photos of your mouthpiece for an accurate quote.
Turnaround This service is available while you wait when scheduled in advance — bring your mouthpiece in and leave with it plated the same visit. For mail-in mouthpieces, I offer a one business day turnaround from the time your mouthpiece arrives, so it spends as little time away from you as possible. Return shipping speed is your choice.
Flute lip plates are also accepted for gold plating. Contact us to discuss your instrument.