Through growth and product demand, Gemeinhardt has emerged as the music industry's largest exclusive manufacturer of flutes and piccolos. Gemeinhardt flutes are made of different metals - student flutes are made of nickel alloy; conservatory flutes are silver plated and solid silver; and the professional flutes are solid silver and solid gold. Constructed for durability, Gemeinhardt student flutes provide years of outstanding performance with a minimum of maintenance. Gemeinhardt conservatory flutes offer extraordinary quality and performance at a very competitive price.