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oldlou · 05-09-2008, 11:05 AM

I have never heard of a silver allergy. Is the plating on your mouthpiece worn thin to allow a weer bit of brass to show through? Many people are extremely allergic to brass. Another possibility is a nickel allergy, which is common and many mouthpieces are plated with a nickel silver alloy. The suggestion of having your favored piece gold plated is valid. I have had a couple of mine done that way and I love them. They feel better,smoother, warmer, etc..

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05-09-2008, 11:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
oldlou Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi. Posts: 507	Re: Silver allergy??? I have never heard of a silver allergy. Is the plating on your mouthpiece worn thin to allow a weer bit of brass to show through? Many people are extremely allergic to brass. Another possibility is a nickel allergy, which is common and many mouthpieces are plated with a nickel silver alloy. The suggestion of having your favored piece gold plated is valid. I have had a couple of mine done that way and I love them. They feel better,smoother, warmer, etc.. OLDLOU>>
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