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by Phineas
Mon May 11, 2015 1:11 pm
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Is this flute an improvement? (Jupiter 511RII over Armstrong 102)
Replies: 4
Views: 9056

Re: Is this flute an improvement? (Jupiter 511RII over Armstrong 102)

fluteguy18 wrote:There was once a player on here that insisted on playing on a purple 'Ebay Special' as I call them.
I can't throw stones at that one...LOL I have definitely had my share of those things. I guess I have graduated to the Nuvos now... :P They come in a cool GREEN!!!!!

Phineas
by Phineas
Mon May 11, 2015 9:33 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Is this flute an improvement? (Jupiter 511RII over Armstrong 102)
Replies: 4
Views: 9056

Re: Is this flute an improvement? (Jupiter 511RII over Armstrong 102)

-One of my options is a Jupiter 511RII. I'm okay with the price for it, but the reviews for Jupiters seem really 50/50. On the one hand people are saying they're excellent instruments, and then the other half are saying the cut's weird, the sound's inconsistent, etc. etc. Is this flute actually an ...
by Phineas
Wed Apr 29, 2015 2:11 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: What's the point of a solid silver gemeinhardt
Replies: 4
Views: 10715

Re: What's the point of a solid silver gemeinhardt

I have the opportunity to buy for $ 600.00 a vintage Gemeinhardt M3 S solid silver head joint and body, open holes, completely overhauled and brought to new condition buy a retired Gemeinhardt technician. The flute looks beautiful and it is really like new. I am still at a student level and It seem...
by Phineas
Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:02 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Whatwould you choose between these two flutes ?
Replies: 2
Views: 5502

Re: Whatwould you choose between these two flutes ?

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...
by Phineas
Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:52 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Is this flute worth the price ?
Replies: 1
Views: 3448

Re: Is this flute worth the price ?

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 ...
by Phineas
Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:44 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Your recommendations for intermediate flutes $1500-$2800
Replies: 14
Views: 25801

Re: Your recommendations for intermediate flutes $1500-$2800

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...
by Phineas
Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: Advanced Flute Topics
Topic: Did anyone try to record his flute with a Samson CO1U?
Replies: 5
Views: 32362

Re: Did anyone try to record his flute with a Samson CO1U?

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...
by Phineas
Fri Feb 20, 2015 3:12 pm
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: DZW Grenadilla Flute
Replies: 9
Views: 15435

Re: DZW Grenadilla Flute

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......
by Phineas
Fri Feb 20, 2015 8:55 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: DZW Grenadilla Flute
Replies: 9
Views: 15435

Re: DZW Grenadilla Flute

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...
by Phineas
Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:49 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: DZW Grenadilla Flute
Replies: 9
Views: 15435

Re: DZW Grenadilla Flute

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 ...
by Phineas
Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Miyazawa PB 102
Replies: 13
Views: 41545

Re: Miyazawa PB 102

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...
by Phineas
Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Miyazawa PB 102
Replies: 13
Views: 41545

Re: Miyazawa PB 102

That is what flute shopping is all about!!
by Phineas
Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Miyazawa PB 102
Replies: 13
Views: 41545

Re: Miyazawa PB 102

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...
by Phineas
Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: New member!
Replies: 5
Views: 6618

Re: New member!

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...
by Phineas
Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:07 pm
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Miyazawa PB 102
Replies: 13
Views: 41545

Re: Miyazawa PB 102

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, ...