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One is a vintage Gemeinhardt M3 S open hole all solid silver with custom J head joint, totally and perfectly overhauled and brought back to new condition by a retired Gemeinhardt tech. The other is a brand new Di Zhao dz-300 open hole silver plated flute. I can get any of these two for more or less...

I am a beginner and I have the opportunity to buy an] Haynes Amadeus AF500 in excellent condition for $ 275.00. Actually, the flute looks like new and plays perfectly. The seller says that it has been played just a few times. Is this flute (which I understand has been discontinued) worth the price ...

I just have a close look at my Briolette flute this morning and I see the parts of it have stamped sterling silver and four numbers and of course Briolette. it's a very high quality flute and collectable. Any one know any thing about this flute, please help me. Also I want to sell it too. If you ar...

Hye Phineas! I wanna ask, I'm thinking of buying Samson C03 Condenser Mic for my flute recording? Is it a good mic for flute recording? Or you have any better recommendation? The C03 is not much different than the C01. It works off a conventional microphone cable and you can change the pick up patt...

My principal has one from the 1870s I think and she plays it year in and year out. Leaves it on a flute peg at rehearsal which makes me shudder. And when I ask her about special care etc I just get the blank stare so I'm not sure she is putting any effort into it. My she sounds like a fun person......

So..... you wouldn't consider a wooden flute such as the DZW stable enough to play out? Or regularly ie school studies? For the price point, I would only play that instrument under certain conditions. I would not do any outdoor concerts with one. Once the wood gets messed up, you are out of luck in...

I personally have really liked the wooden head joints I've played (and flutes) and am thinking of them as a viable option as I search for the best solution *for me* at this point. If anyone has any experience with this instrument please do chime in.... I played on a Buffet International model with ...

Ok I'm a little confused by some things I've read. .....SNIP........ So which is it? Will the oval hole "traditional classic" of the Miyazawa MZ-9 offer more potential, pallet of colors etc? Or the more modern embouchure hole? Thanks Again, it does not matter. All that matters is what works best fo...

That is what flute shopping is all about!!

I can get a Pear 665 with Forza sterling head joint for 1000 dollars. My teacher does NOT like them however and says they don't hold adjustment well. I did professional performances weekly under harsh conditions and mine held up just fine. Now, the older models like the 501s were like that. Even st...

I am still playing on a student instrument (Gemeinhardt 3sh), and dream of being able to somehow afford something that will allow more growth. My instrument kind of embarrasses me, but I am really and genuinely trying to become the best musician I can in spite of it. If what you have plays, then pl...

Phineas By worth I mean is there another flute that gets close to the PB 102 but cost less. There are several flutes that I could recommend for half of the money. But it is all a matter of preference. Also keep in mind that Miyazawa is a handmade/crafted flute. Flutes like the Pearl Quantz, Azumi, ...

Greetings All I'm trying out flutes (Miyazawa PB 102, Azumi AZ2, Di Zhao 600) and keep coming back to the PB 102. I know there are other flutes out there I haven't tried yet ie Muramatsu EX, higher end YFL, Pearl, Altus etc. But question is: is the Miyazawa PB-102 really worth 2900 dollars? Im not ...

I just hope I can do a performance this year. I did not have a single student, nor did I do a performance in 2014. One of the downsides of living in Dallas Tx I guess.

Peace, joy, love, and prosperity to everyone in 2015!

if i got one in the intermediate range what other options do i need to know about to make a decision? I have found that most Intermediate models from well known companies are comparable quality wise. What you choose and what features you want are a matter of preference. This is why it is important ...