compare pro flute brand names

[Sharon]

I'm going to buy my first professional class flute. I am trying to find comparisons between brand names. Right now I have seen a Gemeinhardt 3SHB and 3 Amadeus's. Comments? Wondering about Eastman, Armstrong, or others. Want silver head joint and body, open hole, B & gizmo, not inline G. Any input would be helpful. Thanks.

[pied_piper]

See the FAQ for advice:
http://www.fluteland.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=2411

[Emmyflute]

Hi, I am not sure what your budget is. I would strongly recommend the Haynes q3 flute. I got to play one with a c trill key, and a gold riser. I was very impressed!!! I have played that flute 3 times and listened to my recordings of myself. I think that flute gets a great sound and is very responsive. Our local music store was selling that flute for 4800 dollars. I just loved it! Good luck to you.

[cflutist]

When I saw this thread's title I thought you were asking about brands such as Brannen, Burkart, Powell, Haynes, Nagahara and the like

[fluteguy18]

That's what I thought too. Genuine top notch flutes. All of those mentioned are in some way or another 'dolled up' intermediate flutes. If you want a true step up in quality you have to step into the world of flutes that are dubbed 'handmade' (whatever that means these days).