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 Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 4:02 pm
Has anyone ever come to the point where they needed a new instrument in order to better themselves, but money was a problem? I don't know about your instruments but flutes get pretty expensive if you want one that will last you, and I'm experiencing this depressing problem.. neutral
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Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:10 pm
Oh, yes.
For school use...
I'm a percussionist, and we always break EVERYTHING. I wish I were kidding. If we had to ask my director who damages/breaks the most instruments, it would be us.
We really need new...well, everything, it seems.
And percussion instruments like timpani and bass drums go for as much--if not more--than flutes.
For personal use, I'd love to have a vibraphone at home. But they cost about $6k used, and I'm going to college next year so that's kind of a waste of space now.
Someday...*shakes fist*
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Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:38 pm
Omg yes. I'm a flute player too, so I feel your pain. Might I ask what kind of flute are you looking at? If money is tight, consider getting a second hand flute, if that's possible. That's what I did with my piccolo. Originally, it was $3000, but I bought it for $1000. One, it was second hand but in fantastic condition. The original owner didn't have it for very long. Two, I knew the owners. razz
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Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:33 pm
I know that situation all too well. I play on a piece of crap oboe, which doesn't even have all the keys I need. I was planning on saving up for a couple years, but my parents said I could use the $5000 inheritance from my grandparents because they think they would approve. :]
Good luck, though!
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Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:32 am
At the very least, you could get a used, good-quality one, or just save up money where you can! I spent all the money I had on a new computer back in January. That put me back over $1200, but in the end, it was worth it! If you have a job, it may be easier, but for a good flute you'll have to save up a lot more... ^^;;
According to my flute teacher, Miyazawa does a 4-year payment plan thing now. Maybe you could check into that? It may be more helpful than trying to pay all at once. :]
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Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 3:26 am
Maybe you could rent or buy a less expensive flute while you save up for the top-tier one...if you bought, then you could resell and put the money toward the new flute.
I'd love a new clarinet myself, but I won't bother buying one. Apart from the money issue I've only got a year of band left and I'd just mess up the new one like I messed up the old one (dropped, dented, scratched, unintentionally thrown...)
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:14 pm
earthy tones
Has anyone ever come to the point where they needed a new instrument in order to better themselves, but money was a problem? I don't know about your instruments but flutes get pretty expensive if you want one that will last you, and I'm experiencing this depressing problem.. neutral
 Pretty expensive? They cost a lot of freaking moolah! The most expensive one is $187k! The norm for a professional flute ranges from $20k - $40k, although it varies by what is desired in a flute and what your income is.
Anyway, ask your band director for financial assistance, or go to music shops and try out good used flutes. Used flutes have way lower prices than their retail ones, even if they were used once and then sold.
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Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:02 pm
I'm a French Horn player. I just look at the price and laugh. Then I have to pinch myself *pinch* OW HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!!!!!
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