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Thank you for your input Phineas and JoeButky.

From your comments it would appear that there are huge inconsistencies in the seller claims.
eg
665 but dolce
665 and made in Japan
vivo cut

Thanks for the inspiration. I suppose I should jump on board.

This is an open question to all in general but specifically for Joe Butky, the Pearl now Altus expert ...

I wonder if you would comment on the merits of this flute issue

S/N 10199
1998
Made in Japan
Headjoint cut - see Photo (Vivo cut?)

Thank you.

mirwa wrote:Then the linkage bar from F# to Bb is bent

Easiest way is to bend it back, or alter the cork difference between the two contact areas

Hi Steve, does that mean unstacking for the former?

Need a bit of clarification first. Does F# close with F Does F# close with E Does F# close with D Does Bb close with F, if Bb does close does F also close All checks to be done with playing finger pressure only After this we can talk about lost motions, that is the movement of a key without the mov...

Looking good, bro.
The blogs look great & thanks for sharing the journey, particular the woodwinds (flute and clarinet)
For clarinets, I found this fantastic resource by Haynes publications - it takes one from pre-school through to college - cognitively.
I wish they had one for the Flute.

When I grow up I want to be like Bob.
Instant diagnosis!

Am hoping for some advice on timing issue below. Symptom: [Flute played beautifully at first but after an encounter with a recalcitrant cleaning cloth (got stuck), the errant process of releasing it may have affected the F & F# keys.] Right now every key is perfectly regulated/seated EXCEPT for the ...

Amen!
@cflutist: Simply glorious!
@Zevang: So good to hear from you fellow southern hemispherean.

A worthy Q deserves an answer. My apologies if anything is mis-categorized... Most of these are WIPs :mrgreen: 1) French School - not sure which period that is - neo classical? Syrinx Poulenc Sonata for F & P (1st & 2nd only) Ernesto's Cantible et Presto << http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UQJKN8Xkfc...

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classic!
Happy New Year guys

Good for you Thunderlily!

That link to craiglist.... it doesn't work anymore?
Now I'm really curious, how do I get connected?

Done! Fixed. Thanks guys.