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 Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:42 pm
Well, the title sums it up pretty well. I need to get a new flute because I've been playing on an Armstrong 104 for 7 years, and it's becoming old and not enough for my level. However, I only have a budget of around 2000$.
I'm trying to buy the best flute I can get. It is going, probably, to have to last at least ten years before I get another one. Preferably a professional model, silver head joint and body, B foot, other options optional. Probably used, but not too old.
I've been thinking about Yamaha 600 series. Do you have any other suggestions? Do used flutes usually have a good quality/price ratio?
Thanks for the replies! smile
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Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:20 pm
I've only ever heard good things about yamaha, armstrong and Trevor James, especially the armstrong heritage line, if you can find one with a solid silver body. I've only ever had a bad experience with Jupiter, though I suppose their DiMedici line isn't too bad.
2000 isn't a bad budget, you could probably even find a good new flute for that price. There's the Amadeus line by Hanes that you could take a close look at, professional headjoint on student body. Azumi is along the same lines, but by Altus, there's the Brio line by Gemeinhardt and Sonare by Powell. All things to consider, and I believe everyone one of them has a flute within your price range.
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:50 pm
Farferalloie I've only ever heard good things about yamaha, armstrong and Trevor James, especially the armstrong heritage line, if you can find one with a solid silver body. I've only ever had a bad experience with Jupiter, though I suppose their DiMedici line isn't too bad. 2000 isn't a bad budget, you could probably even find a good new flute for that price. There's the Amadeus line by Hanes that you could take a close look at, professional headjoint on student body. Azumi is along the same lines, but by Altus, there's the Brio line by Gemeinhardt and Sonare by Powell. All things to consider, and I believe everyone one of them has a flute within your price range.
But yes, Armstrong Heritage's headjoint is godly, all rectangular like and wonderful.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Armstrong-Heritage-Flute-61B_W0QQitemZ220051483894QQihZ012QQcategoryZ10183QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
That is the solid silver Heritage model, for that price, jeez, it can't be beat.
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:43 pm
Thanks for the brand suggestions!
I'll be going to the shops to try out flutes on Friday. I guess it's not recommended to buy a flute right out from the Internet without even trying it because I don't know how anything will fit me. And used flutes without seeing them? Too risky.
How about the in-tuned-ness (accuracy, especially for the high E flat and C sharps)? I've heard of prof. flute brands that are awful in this area.
Update: I bought the Sonare 501 with a Powell Signature headjoint!
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