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ranaNZ
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emerson??

Post by ranaNZ »

looking at purchasing an emerson flute, the only info i have is its serial number 38802
at $175 would this flute be a sweet score? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Music-instrume ... 910644.htm

Aessina
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Re: emerson??

Post by Aessina »

Judging from the pictures, the flute is silver-plated nickel, offset G, plateau model. Who are you purchasing from? If it's the website with the pictures, I wouldn't take the chance. http://www.trademe.co.nz does not seem like a reputable dealer. The information you're given isn't exactly relevant to the flute, and there's a good chance your $175 might be going towards a flute that may last you several months. The pads look used; the dark lines on them are from contact with the flute.

Personally, I would never buy a flute from anywhere but a music store or POSSIBLY the brand's online store.

No, this would not be a 'sweet score'. I pity the fool who buys that flute.

Please, please, PLEASE check out the Flute Buying FAQ. http://www.fluteland.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5859
As a side note - The photographer who took that picture needs to learn how to set the ISO rating. Pointillism photography anyone?
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Yamaha 418H
Solid sterling silver, french model, B foot

Gemeinhardt 2SP
Silver-plated nickel, plateau model, C foot
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