Is Newport Brass solid brass?

Yes, Newport Brass is solid brass and is known for being one of the few luxury faucet brands that uses solid brass construction throughout, not brass-plated zinc or plastic, which contributes to its heavy weight and long lifespan. Newport Brass, founded in 1986 in Santa Ana, California, headquartered at 2001 Carnegie Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705, makes luxury faucets costing $400 to $1200 that are made from solid brass, meaning the body, spout, and handles are solid copper and zinc alloy, not hollow or plated, giving it heavy weight of several pounds versus light plastic faucets. Solid brass is non-magnetic, so magnet will not stick, and when scratched in hidden area, same brass color shows inside, not silver steel. Solid brass resists corrosion, lasts 15 to 25 years, and can be refinished. Consumer reviews praise Newport Brass for heavy solid brass feel versus cheap faucets. The brand emphasizes solid brass construction in its marketing, with over 30 finishes applied to solid brass, including custom hand-finished options. Compared to builder-grade Glacier Bay which may be zinc or plastic, Newport Brass is solid brass. So yes, Newport Brass is solid brass, not brass-plated, made from solid brass alloy, heavy, durable, non-magnetic, long-lasting, worth high price for solid brass luxury quality, made in California.