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 Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 7:47 pm
Alright, I've been in band for a long while, currently working so I'm not in one anymore. But I still love playing my flute among many others. I started off with the flute and its always the one I enjoy the most. I've always gotten used flutes so I've decided that if I'm going to buy a new its going to be a good one. I'm very good with a flute so I would have no problem buying a professional one (for those of you that don't know its the one with the holes in the keys) But I can decide which brand to get. I've narrowed it down to two. Gemeinhardt and Emerson. The Gemeinhardt websight gives you a lot of information on there flutes and head pieces and different kind of head peices. I could get one with a J1 head piece which doesn't have a lot of wind resistance so I'd be able to play more freely. But I've heard that Emerson has incredable sound quality and that's what I look for and their durable. But Emerson's website leaves a lot to be desired. Gemeinhardt gives you more info where as Emerson gives you little to none. I'd go to our local instrument dealer but they are kind of idiots.
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 7:52 pm
Wow...really bad grammar, I must be more tired than I thought. Sorry about that.
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:38 pm
I actually know nothing about Emerson flutes. Never seen / played on one before.
I play on a Gemeinhardt. Quote / Unqoute my flute professor, "They are good for beginner professional flutes, but in a couple years, you'll want to get a better one." Some of the best brands are the Japanese brands.
Muramatsu
Sonare
Sakyo
Miyazawa
But they are rather expensive. Say, $5,000 or more. But out of your two choices, I would suggest the Gemeinhardt.
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Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:07 am
Thanks for the input. Me first flute was about 40 years old and the one I have now is getting close to 30 and it has got a lot of wear and tear on it. The only reason both of them have lasted so long is that I take good care of them. Are Gemeinhardt not durable? Why would I want a new one in a few years? I don't mind spending a lot of money on a flute but if I'm going to spend a lot of money on one I want to get one that will last a while.
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Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:18 pm
They are fairly durable. I don't have a whole lot of problems with mine. I like them. I actually thought mine was just fine until my professor told me that.
But you may not need a new one in a few years. I will, because I am a music major in college. So I need a really good Japanese one for the rest of my life. So, only get a really good (really expensive) one if you are going to be using it for the rest of your life, probably.
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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:14 am
Thanks, I'll look into it.
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:53 pm
I have an open holed b flute and it's a Gemeinhardt and I love it. It's actually a lot better than any other brands that I've played. I have a Gemeinhardt piccolo too and it was the best one from the entire section during marching season.
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:52 pm
Thanks, I want a good flute but since I don't play professionaly I don't think I need to by a japanese one.
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