Advanced Plating delivers end-to-end production and finishing services for music industry components, helping manufacturers simplify their supply chain and maintain exceptional quality.
Production Plating for Musical Hardware
In addition to restoration, Advanced Plating partners with OEMs, custom builders, and hardware manufacturers to provide production plating for musical instrument components. We deliver consistent, repeatable finishes across production runs with strict quality standards and attention to detail. Our capabilities include nickel, chrome, gold, black chrome, and other specialty finishes for components that demand both exceptional appearance and long-term durability.
Engineering & Manufacturing Support
Our expertise extends beyond plating. We work closely with customers during product development to help engineer plating solutions that improve manufacturability, durability, and cosmetic performance. From fixture design and process development to finish selection and production optimization, our team provides engineering support that helps ensure consistent, high-quality results from prototype through full-scale production.
Musical Instrument Hardware Restoration
Vintage instruments deserve hardware that looks and performs as beautifully as the day it was made. Our team specializes in the restoration of original musical instrument hardware, including bridges, tailpieces, tuning machines, pickup covers, control plates, and decorative metal components. Using meticulous preparation and finishing techniques, we preserve the character of vintage instruments while restoring their original brilliance and functionality. Whether you're a collector, luthier, or musician, we provide restoration services that respect the history of every instrument.