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Gemeinhardt 2SPCH Flute with Curved and Straight Headjoint with Case List Price: $1,149.00 Sale Price: $697.00 Used From: $475.00  |
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The 2SPCH flute provides both a straight and curved headjoint to facilitate comfortable hand positions for players of all ages, both the very young who are unable to reach the full extension of a straight headjoint, as well as mature players returning to the instrument who may choose the accessibility of a curved headjoint. |
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Gemeinhardt 3S Solid Silver Head Joint & Body C Flute + Chromatic Tuner, Carrying Bag, Hard Case, Cleaning Rod, & Anti-Tarnish Strip Sale Price: $899.00 |
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Tempest Grenadilla Wood Flute Sterling Silver Keys Handmade Low B Foot Offset G Mechanism Split E Open Hole (with Plugs) Handcut Headjoint French Style Case with Fleece Lined Case Cover List Price: $5,495.00 Sale Price: $2,695.00 |
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There is nothing more beautiful than the sound of a wood flute, especially handmade cured Grenadilla from Africa. The Tempest Wooden flute is a modern marvel of contemporary sound and pitch demands to go along with the traditional look and feel of aged Grenadilla... |
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Yamaha Yfl-221 Standard Flute List Price: $808.00 Sale Price: $565.99 Used From: $240.00 |
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Yamaha Standard Flutes have become a favorite among teachers because of the open sound and easy playability. The headjoint, body and footjoint are made of durable nickel silver. Neoprene bumpers increase durability and achieve a maximum fit against the body... |
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Emperor Silver Flute, Silver Plated Head Joint, Key of E, French Style Case EFL302E Sale Price: $243.79 |
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EFL302E Features: -Flute.-Silver plated head joint, body and keys.-E key.-French style wood case.-Partially assembled. Dimensions: -Dimensions: 17.5'' H x 6'' W x 3.5'' D. |
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Emperor Silver Performance Flute, Solid Silver Head Joint, E Key, French Style Case EFL603S Sale Price: $374.29 |
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EFL603S Features: -Flute.-Silver plated body and keys.-Solid silver head joint.-E key.-French style wood case.-Partially assembled. Dimensions: -Dimensions: 17'' H x 5'' W x 3.5'' D. |
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Cavallaro Flute Case Covers Alto Flute (Single Headjoint Only) $59.99 Cavallaro Flute Case Covers Alto Flute (Single Headjoint Only) |
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Valentino Flute Headjoint Cork Replacement $2.99 Valentino Flute Headjoint Cork Replacement |
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Pearl Flutes Headjoint Case $125 Pearl Flutes Headjoint Case |
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Gemeinhardt 2SH Flute with Greg Pattillo Signature Headjoint $829 Gemeinhardt 2SH Flute with Greg Pattillo Signature Headjoint |
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BG Flute Headjoint Swab For Plastic Cleaning Rod $11.49 BG Flute Headjoint Swab For Plastic Cleaning Rod |
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BG Flute Headjoint Swab Replacement Swab $7.79 BG Flute Headjoint Swab Replacement Swab |
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Yamaha Curved Headjoint for Student Model Flute $144.99 Yamaha Curved Headjoint for Student Model Flute |
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Pearl Flutes 210 Series Alto Flute Curved Headjoint $1450 Pearl Flutes 210 Series Alto Flute Curved Headjoint |
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Pearl Flutes 206 Series Alto Flute 206U - Curved Headjoint $2090 Pearl Flutes 206 Series Alto Flute 206U - Curved Headjoint |
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Oleg Double Parabola Handmade Professional Flute Headjoint Sterling Silver $1199 Oleg Double Parabola Handmade Professional Flute Headjoint Sterling Silver |
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BG Flute Headjoint Swab For Metal Or Wood Cleaning Rod $11.49 BG Flute Headjoint Swab For Metal Or Wood Cleaning Rod |
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Pearl Flutes 210 Series Alto Flute Straight Headjoint 886830089251 $1305 Pearl Flutes 210 Series Alto Flute Straight Headjoint 886830089251 |
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Pearl Flutes 206 Series Alto Flute 206U - Curved Headjoint 889406684591 $1551.15 Pearl Flutes 206 Series Alto Flute 206U - Curved Headjoint 889406684591 |
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Gemeinhardt 2SP Series Student Flute 2SPCH - With Curved Headjoint $697 Gemeinhardt 2SP Series Student Flute 2SPCH - With Curved Headjoint |
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Jupiter 500 Series Alto Flute 517S - Straight Headjoint 889406684003 $1238.49 Jupiter 500 Series Alto Flute 517S - Straight Headjoint 889406684003 |
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Pearl Flutes 210 Series Alto Flute Straight Headjoint $1450 Pearl Flutes 210 Series Alto Flute Straight Headjoint |
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Jupiter diMedici 1321ES Alto Flute Straight and Curved Headjoint $3339 Jupiter diMedici 1321ES Alto Flute Straight and Curved Headjoint |
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Jupiter 500 Series Alto Flute 517S - Straight Headjoint $1529 Jupiter 500 Series Alto Flute 517S - Straight Headjoint |
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Pearl Flutes 207 Series Alto Flute With Straight Headjoint $2865 Pearl Flutes 207 Series Alto Flute With Straight Headjoint |
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Pearl Flutes 207 Series Alto Flute With Curved Headjoint $3100 Pearl Flutes 207 Series Alto Flute With Curved Headjoint |
Buying a proessional flute
Professional / Hand Made Flute
This is the voice of your artistic expression.
One might expect to spend $3000.00 to “the sky is the limit” for a professional or handmade flute. While there are some cost savings associated with buying a used flute, there is also a certain amount of risk involved. A used flute will most likely need to be adjusted and balanced for your personal touch.
Features of a Professional / Hand Made Flute
Body tube
The body tube may be made of varying grades of silver, gold, fused precious metals, and platinum. You also have the option of choosing the “wall” thickness of the body tube. The different materials and construction provide different tonal characteristics.
Toneholes
Toneholes may be “"drawn" and "rolled" ” from the body tube, or they can be soldered on. There is much debate as to the difference in sound between the two. Take the factory tour, and watch the video.
Keys
Pointed keys are standard on all non-touch keys. This method of manufacturing requires more skill and resources. The pointed or French arms focus the finger pressure directly on the center of the pad. Handmade flute do not usually have adjusting screws.
Scale and Pitch
Flutes are available today with several “Scale” and “Pitch” options. The scale is the relationship of toneholes to each other, the size of the various toneholes, and how they relate to the geometry of the headjoint. Some examples of scale are Bennett, and Cooper.
The pitch is the frequency at which the instrument is designed to play. The International standard is “A 442”.
Click here to see more information on Handmade/Professional flutes.
Case
Finally, a sturdy case that fits the contour of the flute is essential to ensure that your new companion remains safe and snug. Always store your swab and wiping cloth in an external “case cover”. This will ensure extra lint and moisture will not accumulate in and on your flute. Case covers are often padded for that “extra” level of security just in “case”.
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