Fluteland.com Flute Message Board

Finally, a question about this particular flute: it says "AM headjoint". I've seen a lot of discussion around EY headjoints (they seem highly regarded) but I've seen very little about the AM. You know anything about that? Do you recall if yours had the AM, and if so, how would you describe it? The ...

Any suggestions you can offer about the process? Do not over think it. Anytime I wanted to try out an instrument, there were no issues. I have found in most cases, retail shopping in Japan was a real pleasure and the people are very helpful. Just do not be over bearing and learn a little about Japa...

Number one lesson as a flute buyer: NEVER BUY A FLUTE/PICC ONLINE There is nothing wrong with buying an instrument online from a reputable dealer. However, have some money in your budget for COA. I have only once got an instrument online that played the way I want it on arrival. New or Used. These ...

Beerrules420 wrote: and i understand the simplicity of just linking me to an article about buying a flute but the internet is rife with those and that is why i came here to a message board so i could talk to a person about it plz help!! would really appreciate it! that didn't much help me I'm more ...

Moved!

annabellegunn wrote:Hello, I know this is completely off topic but found myself needing help. I recently bought an Altus 1307 with a serial #4433. Does anyone know what year my flute was made?

How many people buy stuff overseas, get "a good deal" and then just bring it home, without declaring it and paying duty? I think that's pretty common - but more common for a camera, a watch, some jewelry, etc. - just not quite as often with a musical instrument. Personally, I have regularly flown i...

If discovered, CBP can seize the item(s). It's also possible to learn about the criminal penalties for deceitfully avoiding the duties. I use to do this all of the time. Rules for customs. 1. ALWAYS DECLARE SOMETHING! If I buy gifts for others, I claim them. If I am bringing back things for someone...

Don't forget about the duties payable upon re-entry to the U.S. It probably won't be as much as the price difference, but it will increase your total cost a bit. From my experience, if you take it out of the box, get rid of the factory packaging and play on it, you will not be hit with duties. Howe...

If you have time, take a trip on the Shinkansen down to Hamamatsu. Yamaha has a big showroom there. I lived not far from there for a while, and spent my share on money. You will not only have to opportunity to save a few bucks on a Yamaha instrument, you will also see and be able to try out differen...

I also live in an apartment. Here are a few pointers. 1. Pick a regular time to play/practice. Usually, if you play at the same time every day, people who live near you will be prepared for it.I usually play between 6pm and 8pm for example. Right before the prime time TV shows and sports games come ...

Here are my favorite 2

http://www.sunreed.com/
http://eriktheflutemaker.com/

If you do not like the way you sound, practice will always take you farther than flute dollars. Keep your flute well maintained and practice more. The flute you have does not need to be upgraded. Now, if you just want to buy another flute, just do it and stop trying to justify the reasoning behind i...

Thank you Phineas for your reply. Could you tell me how authentic is the sound? The Baroque flute has a soft sweet sound with very little overtone. Does your suggestion gives approximately the same sound? Are there any sound recordings, e.g. on you tube or other websites that you can recommend so t...

woodbourne wrote:1. Buy a new wooden headjoint without a riser and lip plate. This is by far the cheapest option, about US $100 to 200.

I have used this setup for years. I hand have found it to be very effective as well as the best solution for the money. You may have to get it fitted to your flute however.

Interesting piece! Mostly thought your video on the different techniques very interesting. I have used a lot of those, but never really thought about how I did them. I use to play in a lot of drum circles using the flute kind like a percussion.

Thanks for sharing!