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Author: Mister C Major
Date: 2004-06-25 19:34
I have been playing flute/piccolo for 7 years, i've played a $600 gemeinhardt*sp for 2 years and a $1200 Yamaha Allegro for 5 years. I'm going to be entering as a college freshman next year and purchasing a new flute would really be helpful. I'm looking for the "best" flute i'm able to purchase between a budget of $2000-$5000. So far i'm looking into a Sonare 7000 for $1995, but I hear a lot of competition I have in my college own $4500 Muramatsus, anyone have any input? It will greatly be appreciated
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Author: flutrchmst
Date: 2004-06-25 22:39
I have a Miyazawa in that price range that I really love.
You should look at Muramatsu, Miyazawa, Altus and Sankyo in that price range. Play as many as you can get hold of. Also, you should wait until you meet with your professor and see what he thinks. Make sure you have someone knowledgeable with you when you try out them out.
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Author: Amanda
Date: 2004-06-26 22:41
I found myself in a similar predicament. I've found that Sankyo flutes can give you the most bang for your buck, or so to say. Buying used can also save you a lot of money. Wait until you can play them for your professor at college, and decide together what is best for you. Sankyos, Muramatsus, Miazawas, and Pearls are popular and dependable high-quality brands.
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Author: Robert Hawkins
Date: 2004-06-28 16:00
C Major--please do NOT buy a Sonare!!!! Powell's Signature Model is about $3000=. The newer ones are ALL sterling, keys too.
It is a fabulour flute. You might look at used Haynes flutes. $4000 - $5000 will buy you a fine USED Haynes. I play a Signature Powell and love its beautiful sound.
Go to the Verne Powell web site.
Good luck
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Author: Derek
Date: 2004-07-05 20:56
just a side note, don't go out of your way to buy the flute other students have because you think they will have the advantage. Music flows from within and it is your talent and expression that will create a sonorous sound. Good Luck.
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Author: LeeAnn Sterling
Date: 2004-07-26 14:46
When I was in high school my partents bought me a new Muramatsu flute. I used it all through college and graduate schools. I played in orchestras and traveled Europe with a chamber orchestra performing on it. It has been a great flute. It was purchaced in 1978 and has a heavy wall and a gorgeous sound. I'm thinking about selling it after all these years. Are you interested?
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