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    Question about gold plating

    Hey Guys,

    Anyone know, in general, the quality of the gold plating on guitar parts? Is it 14kt, 18kt, 24kt? I've got some brass parts I want gold plated, and I'm sure they're going to ask me this question. Thanks!
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    I'm not sure I've ever seen any guitar parts that are actually listed as "gold plated."
    I'm just guessing that they are finished in a gold-looking electroplate, not a true gold plating.
    I would imagine they would actually specify the karat of the electroplate if they were actually plated with real gold.

    This is just my guess, I don't know the real "for sure" answer....
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      Yeah, I don't know for sure, but I really don't think the plating would be real gold on say a Floyd, or else it'd be plastered all over on the specs what karat it was.

      My experience with factory-plated gold parts is that it is the least durable compared to chrome, nickel or black chrome.
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        And REAL gold would be even less durable
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