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Hi, Mike I did try and post a reply a week ago but it seems to have disappeared into cyber-oblivion. Don't know where you are in Yorkshire or whether or not you've been to the Woodwind Exchange on Manningham Lane, Bradford... but it'll have a very good range of new and used flutes to try out (I thin...

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I've had Buffet Crampon 228 for close to 20 years. Never had to have it fixed or adjusted (maybe it would benefit from a service now, but there is nothing obviously wrong with it). I've even bounced it down some stone steps with no ill effects (not recommended). I've never seen a 225 but the photos ...

Interesting question, and an interesting answer. It pretty much sums up my recent experience. I've come back to flute playing after a long absence and with a determination to "do it properly" this time.... it used to be my doubling up instrument. I decided to upgrade from my Buffet Crampon 228 and e...

Well, that probably answers something I was going to ask. I couldn't find a way of adding my location. But, I think a spam-free board is better than a bit of inconvenience for us noobs.

Hi, everyone I've been a sax player for about 35 years (off and on) and doubled on the flute... but I've never played the flute properly. Now I've been getting back to basics and learning the flute from scratch (and improving my sight reading at the same time). My original flute, a Buffet Crampon 22...