buying a flute

Amateur_Flautist · Post by **Amateur_Flautist** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:43 pm

You could call your local music store to ask how much a tune-up by them might cost because it can vary, I imagine.

MeLizzard · Post by **MeLizzard** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:24 am

Sheesh! Return your off-brand (we often get what we pay for!!) and repad your old Armstrong. For a price reference, I live in a smallish town with an excellent repair tech but a relatively low cost of living, and here a repad is about $200--but then the flute in question plays as well as ever, some better. A new headjoint, if you're feeling curious and can afford it, will also totally change the sound of your old flute. Armstrong offers several headjoint cuts now.

woodie · Post by **woodie** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:47 pm

Thank you both for the info. I have decided to return the "off brand" and repad my old Armstrong.

SaturnCat · Post by **SaturnCat** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:34 pm

What do you think about Yamaha's Allegro open hole Prp Flute?