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 Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 11:38 pm
I'm so excited! I'm working as a counsler at a band camp this summer as a third job, which means I'll finally make enough money for a new flute! I'm getting a professional open hole with the low b key, which is a huge step up from my gemeinhart (spelling?) student flute. I need it to be under $2k, any recommendations??
And yes, I can play the professional, I play my band teacher's all the time... xd
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 8:17 pm
I don't know about the flutes where you live, but I can offer something that you might find interesting.
Sonare's Solid Silver Split E flutes are wonderful.
They have a Powell made head joint, and they are scaled to fit Powell's standards. They offer professional sound and playability at an intermediate price range.
In Canada, they are about $1,899.00. But I'm not sure if they have them in your area or not. Have you tried asking someone from your local musical instrument provider?
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Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 7:21 pm
First of all, you need to be introduced to the word USED. It may seem evil when it comes to buying flutes, but it's a glorious thing to behold when you know where to look. I have an Armstrong 800b or something, and it's all silver with a 14k(I think) gold lip-plate and crown, as well as holes, an offset g, and a b foot. Even though my dad was the one who actually bought it, I definitely know he got it for under 2k.
Where, you might ask? Ebay, that's where! There's actually a seller he knows of used flutes and such, and they're actually pretty good; I got my flute and metal marching piccolo from that buyer.
But what you should do is go around any local-ish music shops, and ask to try out different sorts of flutes, particularly used ones. Go into a practice room--they definitely should have at least one of those--and just play scales to see how it sounds i.e. intonation, level of attack, etc. It might take a while to find the one you like the most, so be patient. And don't forget to check the exterior for any complications in the body or keys or springs of the flute. You definitely do NOT want to buy a good sounding flute now and then not be able to fix it later when complications arise.
That's about it for my expertise of this minute, hope that helped you!
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Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 8:29 pm
Cool new flute. I play flute but sometimes the quality of it is needed to be notice at first. They say new but used. I got mines new luckily because the plastic was still on and i played it and it was good.
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:34 pm
lil_kitty_TNA I don't know about the flutes where you live, but I can offer something that you might find interesting.
Sonare's Solid Silver Split E flutes are wonderful.
They have a Powell made head joint, and they are scaled to fit Powell's standards. They offer professional sound and playability at an intermediate price range.
In Canada, they are about $1,899.00. But I'm not sure if they have them in your area or not. Have you tried asking someone from your local musical instrument provider? I've been talking to a few people and reading reviews, and I think I'm going to go with a Sonare, just because I've heard great things about Powell. I actually think I might have found one, it's about $1,300 with a split E and offset G by them. http://www.wwbw.com/Sonare-Silhouette-Series-Black-Nickel-Flute-502862-i1475458.wwbw?source=TWFRWXX&CAWELAID=455223219 I know nickel is cheaper, but will it affect the sound at all do you think?
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:37 pm
ravenkitty776 First of all, you need to be introduced to the word USED. It may seem evil when it comes to buying flutes, but it's a glorious thing to behold when you know where to look. I have an Armstrong 800b or something, and it's all silver with a 14k(I think) gold lip-plate and crown, as well as holes, an offset g, and a b foot. Even though my dad was the one who actually bought it, I definitely know he got it for under 2k. Where, you might ask? Ebay, that's where! There's actually a seller he knows of used flutes and such, and they're actually pretty good; I got my flute and metal marching piccolo from that buyer. But what you should do is go around any local-ish music shops, and ask to try out different sorts of flutes, particularly used ones. Go into a practice room--they definitely should have at least one of those--and just play scales to see how it sounds i.e. intonation, level of attack, etc. It might take a while to find the one you like the most, so be patient. And don't forget to check the exterior for any complications in the body or keys or springs of the flute. You definitely do NOT want to buy a good sounding flute now and then not be able to fix it later when complications arise. That's about it for my expertise of this minute, hope that helped you! My only concern is I got my first flute from eBay and we had to keep taking it in to get fixed. I bought it for $150 and I spent around $400 on various small repairs. I will admit, it was a cheap student flute company, but I'm hesitant to buy a used flute from eBay now... Thank you very much for your imput! We actually have a pretty good music store not too far away and I'm planning to go try out a few soon smile
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:51 pm
Ami Chi Kaze lil_kitty_TNA I don't know about the flutes where you live, but I can offer something that you might find interesting.
Sonare's Solid Silver Split E flutes are wonderful.
They have a Powell made head joint, and they are scaled to fit Powell's standards. They offer professional sound and playability at an intermediate price range.
In Canada, they are about $1,899.00. But I'm not sure if they have them in your area or not. Have you tried asking someone from your local musical instrument provider? I've been talking to a few people and reading reviews, and I think I'm going to go with a Sonare, just because I've heard great things about Powell. I actually think I might have found one, it's about $1,300 with a split E and offset G by them. http://www.wwbw.com/Sonare-Silhouette-Series-Black-Nickel-Flute-502862-i1475458.wwbw?source=TWFRWXX&CAWELAID=455223219 I know nickel is cheaper, but will it affect the sound at all do you think?
From what my band director has told me, the problem with nickel flutes are that they tarnish quite easily, slightly heavier than a silver flute, and have a somewhat metallic sound.
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:35 pm
i have a Pearl. but i really don't remember anything about it. I got it like 3-4 years ago?
i say get yours online from music123. they're pretty cheap and they have free shipping and will replace it if it comes all blehhhh.
good luck with your new flute <3
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Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:05 pm
Ami Chi Kaze lil_kitty_TNA I don't know about the flutes where you live, but I can offer something that you might find interesting.
Sonare's Solid Silver Split E flutes are wonderful.
They have a Powell made head joint, and they are scaled to fit Powell's standards. They offer professional sound and playability at an intermediate price range.
In Canada, they are about $1,899.00. But I'm not sure if they have them in your area or not. Have you tried asking someone from your local musical instrument provider? I've been talking to a few people and reading reviews, and I think I'm going to go with a Sonare, just because I've heard great things about Powell. I actually think I might have found one, it's about $1,300 with a split E and offset G by them. http://www.wwbw.com/Sonare-Silhouette-Series-Black-Nickel-Flute-502862-i1475458.wwbw?source=TWFRWXX&CAWELAID=455223219 I know nickel is cheaper, but will it affect the sound at all do you think?  I am also iffy about that black nickel flute. With anything online, you don't know how it will sound to you personally. I've heard of black nickel being good for saxophones for projection since it's a harder metal, but not for flute. Rose gold is a pretty good metal for flute, but that makes the flute more expensive. I would recommend just sticking with sterling silver, since that always makes a flute sound nice, dark, and round.
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:54 pm
I started on my mom's DeFord and still play it.. they're good if you can find one
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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:07 pm
have you looked on flute world? not necessarily to buy, even just for an idea of what's out there?
personally, I'm a fan of yamaha. I have 2 yamaha flutes (intermediate and pro) and have always had a good sound from them with little problems. only my opinion of course (and I couldn't afford any of the super professional ones wink )
You're better off getting silver rather than nickel if you can. and be wary if looking at used ones. they rarely tell you if there are any problems and could cost as much as a new one for the repairs (not to scare you away obviously just giving something else ot consider as well).
If you can find a split E in that range go for it! It makes life easier.
I'd say, again, as far as looking, check out flute world. Get a sense of the different brands, which you might like, and sense of a price range.
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