We can't tell you how many times we've been disappointed with a flute that has a blemished lip plate! Sometimes, during marching band for example, flutists manage to accidentally scuff their lip plates on the concrete, wack them on something, dent their headjoint itself, as well as numerous other possible scenarios on what happens to both flutes and headjoints!
      
     Depending on the severity of your lip plate determines the cost for the restoration. 

*Update: 11/2020 - We are currently only offering rose gold plating options until we find a better supplier for yellow gold that will pass our durability tests.*

     If you are considering cutting costs but wanting to upgrade your headjoint, we highly suggest having a custom-made lip plate added by Candelarius in either wood, sterling silver, or sterling silver with a gold riser inlay. For contact information or to check on pricing for a custom Candelarius headjoint and/or lip plate options (you can provide the headjoint tube to reduce cost), please click on 'Candelarius' in the menu above.