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Author: the_oboist  
Date:   2003-08-10 23:12 
 My sister has an Armstrong student model 104 flute. When she gets to high school she is going to need a low B foot joint and I was wondering if it's possible to get just a new foot joint that plays to low B instead of getting a whole new flute.
  
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Author: Mikeyboy  
Date:   2003-08-11 05:16 
 I think U can get custom B foots. If that isnt' available, then U might have to get the parental units to get the lil child a brand new gemeinhardt with a B foot  
  
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Author: ~Heather ~  
Date:   2003-08-11 19:56 
 I dont know about your high school, but at my school we play VERY complicated pieces and not once has the flutes needed a B foot. Just to say, I have not seen a piece for flute with the low B that you couldnt use an alternitave note. Just telling you this so you dont have to go out and buy a whole new flute. 
  
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Author: Mikeyboy  
Date:   2003-08-11 22:08 
 not many pieces in the high school bands*for flutes* go down that low. I'm not a flute player in the top band @ my school, but they don't go down that low. But I think solos might go down to low B. 
  
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Author: musichick  
Date:   2003-08-14 01:40 
 Yeah, I agree.  A B foot isnt necessary for band music.  However, if you need a better model, consiter the material the intrument is made of, and the craftmanship
  
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