Regarding the in line flutes

[ComeThouFount]

Yet, another question...

My logical mind says that in line flutes would offer the best technical sound because the main notes would all be in a row, yes?

But I see much debate over the topic about finger ease, but truly what is true about the sound quality?

NO difference or is there?

I absolutely do not know as I have nothing to base this on except my mind says that air passing through a tube would have more steadiness inline rather than broken holes here and there, except the sharps and flats creating a nice effect.
But really have there been tests done to show which is better or is there a better???

I am really clueless, just thinking out loud.

Thanks.

[pied_piper]

Inline or offset is primarily a question of ergonomics and comfort. Choose whichever is more comfortable to you. Only the G key is offset and the tonehole is the same distance from the end whether it is inline or offset. The sound is the same on both.

[c_otter]

I agree with Pied Piper, offset or inline should make no difference. One of the reasons that inline flutes became associated with better quality is that Louis Lot, an extremely good flute maker for his time, made flutes that were inline. The reason he made inline flutes was that the were easier and faster to make, nothing to do with the quality of sound.

[fluteguy18]

I agree. The distance from the head joint stopper is what makes the biggest difference, not where the tone hole is around the circumference of the flute. If that were true, then we would all be playing inline g flutes with the open g# system. The air does not necessarily have to exit the flute in a vertical fashion. It just has to exit.

And, having played many flutes of both varieties (inline and offset), I can attest to the fact that there is no sound difference.

[ComeThouFount]

THANK YOU all ever so kindly for straightening me out!
I really appreciate it.

It is really good to know this...as these things help me to understand the whole scheme of things better!

So I really appreciate all your time you all have given me to understand that this has been proven to not make a difference in sound.

I hope you all have a perfectly wonderful day enjoying flute playing and life!
Happy Friday EVERYONE!
God bless you all.