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Author: Robert
Date: 2003-02-07 22:48
okay okay this is my last resort. I've talked to soooo many people about the right flute for a intermediate player or basically a flute thats got all the works( open holes, B foot solid silver, Etc...) what BRAND is one that i should consider. I would appreciate your help seeing as ive talked to many dealers and played so many flutes that they said were "top of the line" but really SUCKED. what brand would you suggest for me. I have big hands and im not in college yet but amd going to pursue a music career which would be the best for under 6,000 dollars??
Thank you so much for your time and consideration!!
Robert
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Author: Bandturtle4ever
Date: 2003-02-12 01:06
Germeinhardth is good, and so is Yamaha.
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Author: FluteGirl52369
Date: 2003-02-12 02:05
I just bought a flute like that. I got the Gemeinhart 3SB, and I am completely pleased with it. I think you'll find it to be the perfect choice.
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Author: Az.
Date: 2003-03-28 00:11
I have had very bad experiences with the newer Gemeinhardts. I am a flute performance major & finally have a new flute, as this Gemeinhardt, only five years old, needed to be in the shop & adjusted, etc. every few weeks. Pads do not seal well on it like they do on other student flutes I've seen (I had a 3SB as well) & it goes out of adjustment much too quickly. If you plan on playing very often---every day---then go with something else. Try ANYTHNG you can as well, don't just go with one flute without trying it for a week AT LEAST because you may end up unsatisfied later. Try Pearl, Yamaha, Jupiter DiMedici, Altus (I've heard that they make amazing quality student models as well as professional), etc.
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Author: Tim
Date: 2004-07-21 16:33
The best flute really all depends on how much you're willing to spend. For about $3000, you could get the Pearl Quantz CODA series 765 with everything included. Pearl, by far, makes the best flutes, and the Quantz CODA 765 is top of the line. The only better flutes they make are their handcrafted ones which can retail for up to $30,000 (Most will run you about $15,000.) However, if you're looking to spend a little less, it's tough to find a Pearl for under $1,000. In this case, I would go with a Gemeinhardt Conservatory flute. These flutes are excellent intermediate flutes and are well worth the money. Gemeinhardt makes excellent flutes, but Pearl, by far, is the best company for making flutes. To check out these flutes, go to www.pearl.com and www.gemeinhardt.com and click on their respective links. One final note, although I reccommend going to aninstrument retailer (Such as Flute World www.fluteworld.com), you can find these instruments for pretty cheap at www.music123.com www.wwbw.com or www.musiciansfriend.com . However, it is best t actually go to a store such as Flute World and try the instrument before purchasing it. You may find that a Jupiter or Yamaha is easier to play and gives you a better tone. And remember that a good flute can only go so far. The deciding factor in how good one sounds is not the flute they're playing, but how well they're playing it. Good luck with you flute serch, I hope I've helped.
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