Recently my flute has become very badly worn, per say,
as it is a ten-year-old Selmer. I have recently inquired to buy a new one,
seeing as I may as well, since fixing the Selmer will cost just as much, and
I''d like an open-hole with a B-foot for High school. I have found a very nice
Marcus Martini flute for a reasonable price, and have been wondering whether I
should make the investment on this brand. I have been told not to buy off
brands, but Geighmienhardt (sp?) and Yamaha''s are a BIT (cough) out of my
range in price. I have searched around about this off-brand, and have found out
about someone who bought a MM piccolo, and has trouble playing it, but says it
has a very pretty tone. I have always found another person who said that they
would stick away from off brands, however, I''ve had an Liang (sp) piccolo for
many. many years that is excellent in shape, beautiful tone, et al. and have
found people who have told me that the "off-brand" piccolo will be very hard to
fix and whatnot, but I have never found the need, or have found it to break. So,
I suppose my question is simple: Should I buy the Marcus Martini flute? opefully
I can get some fast responses, as this is slightly urgent.
Marcus Martini..
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fluteluversmom
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Marcus Martini..
Hi~ I have to say my answer would be not to buy it.
Preferences can really vary as you have seen online....even among the better
known brands. My daughter plays a Gemienhardt which many people say break to
often. She is into her 3rd and we have not had any problems. I play a Yamaha and
I have been happy with that. I bought it used from a student not playing any
more. I myself would stay away from the off brands as you do not know what you
could run into when it comes to repairs. You may have trouble finding a repair
person that will or can repair it. From what I have read that happens quite
often. You might try some local music stores to see if they offer used flutes at
a discount price. I have a friend that was looking for a better flute for her
daughter and I told her to check out the store that I had traded my daughters
flute into when she stepped up. She ended up getting a great deal on a used
Yamaha. This is much safer than using Ebay and such because you can try the
instrument before purchasing and they are checked over before being sold. Good
Luck, Kim
Preferences can really vary as you have seen online....even among the better
known brands. My daughter plays a Gemienhardt which many people say break to
often. She is into her 3rd and we have not had any problems. I play a Yamaha and
I have been happy with that. I bought it used from a student not playing any
more. I myself would stay away from the off brands as you do not know what you
could run into when it comes to repairs. You may have trouble finding a repair
person that will or can repair it. From what I have read that happens quite
often. You might try some local music stores to see if they offer used flutes at
a discount price. I have a friend that was looking for a better flute for her
daughter and I told her to check out the store that I had traded my daughters
flute into when she stepped up. She ended up getting a great deal on a used
Yamaha. This is much safer than using Ebay and such because you can try the
instrument before purchasing and they are checked over before being sold. Good
Luck, Kim
Some
days you catch the bus and other days it runs over you.
days you catch the bus and other days it runs over you.
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SaggioDragy
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Marcus Martini..
Demjan, or whatever her name is (sorry, forgot 
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said offbrand headpieces can often be very good and hand-made. Soo..o.o I'm all
confuzzled, but my parents (the oens whoa re payign) say they wouldn't really
mind paying that much for it, and not getting a GREAT flute, because of the fact
hat it would cost almost 400$US to get mycurrent Selmer fixed, so.. I'll
problably get it just because it does have a 1 year garuantee, so if I don't
like it I can send it back.
I'm just curious of your feedback.
) said offbrand headpieces can often be very good and hand-made. Soo..o.o I'm all
confuzzled, but my parents (the oens whoa re payign) say they wouldn't really
mind paying that much for it, and not getting a GREAT flute, because of the fact
hat it would cost almost 400$US to get mycurrent Selmer fixed, so.. I'll
problably get it just because it does have a 1 year garuantee, so if I don't
like it I can send it back.
I'm just curious of your feedback.-
fluteluversmom
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Marcus Martini..
If it comes with a 1 year guarantee then I guess going
for it would be safe. It may turn out that it will be a flute that makes you
very happy. I for one would never tell someone not to buy something unless I had
first hand experience myself. You can read the same things on the internet that
I can about different brands of flutes but the person I would listen to is the
person that actually has played that flute and had either success or problems
with it. Kim
for it would be safe. It may turn out that it will be a flute that makes you
very happy. I for one would never tell someone not to buy something unless I had
first hand experience myself. You can read the same things on the internet that
I can about different brands of flutes but the person I would listen to is the
person that actually has played that flute and had either success or problems
with it. Kim
Some
days you catch the bus and other days it runs over you.
days you catch the bus and other days it runs over you.
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AG950Flute
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Marcus Martini..
in terms of "off brand" headjoints, there are MANY
professional headjoints that are handmade and are not yamaha or gemeinhardt, but
are wonderful.. these handmade headjoints often cost from about 1000 dollars and
up. i would have to agree as well though with everyone else though that buying
an intermediate no name instrument can be a little risky and you may have more
troubles down the road in years to come. you may want to check out some websites
that sell used flutes. one that is really popular is usedflutes.com. best of
luck!
professional headjoints that are handmade and are not yamaha or gemeinhardt, but
are wonderful.. these handmade headjoints often cost from about 1000 dollars and
up. i would have to agree as well though with everyone else though that buying
an intermediate no name instrument can be a little risky and you may have more
troubles down the road in years to come. you may want to check out some websites
that sell used flutes. one that is really popular is usedflutes.com. best of
luck!
Courtney
Morton
Morton
Marcus Martini..
Just say no to junk flutes. It isn't just that they
don't sound as good, they don't work right and in general can't be fixed. Buy
a good brand used flute for the same money and you will be much happier. As far
as off brand that is different from brands you haven't heard of. Many small
companies that make high quality expensive products are not household names but
are not "off" brands. If you buy the throw away flute you most likely will get
so frustrated you will throw away the idea of being a flute player or throw away
the flute. You can buy a solidly build used flute from a reputable maker for
150-250, if that is too much save your money. I see no reason to even consider
buying junk that will be more trouble and frustrating than its worth.
don't sound as good, they don't work right and in general can't be fixed. Buy
a good brand used flute for the same money and you will be much happier. As far
as off brand that is different from brands you haven't heard of. Many small
companies that make high quality expensive products are not household names but
are not "off" brands. If you buy the throw away flute you most likely will get
so frustrated you will throw away the idea of being a flute player or throw away
the flute. You can buy a solidly build used flute from a reputable maker for
150-250, if that is too much save your money. I see no reason to even consider
buying junk that will be more trouble and frustrating than its worth.