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I know SR or ST basically stands for soldered tone holes, but Sankyo has many soldered tone hole models, the cf-601, cf-801, and cf-901. I know there are more but the other ones you can tell because they're gold, etc.. My headjoint says ST-2 and has the NEL system, but I have no idea what model it i...

Also, are Japanese brands cheaper in Japan? I could buy one when I go there or when my dad goes there.
"MIYAZAWA / LEGACY-III E BR w/ Broegger System"
Would that be equivalent to a 402?

Thanks for all the info! So in Japan, they only have the 401 Artist? What exactly is the difference between that and the 401? I will try that website you recommended. Perhaps I will be able to understand as long as there isn't too much kanji. (but I doubt it...) They say "Direct sales from Japan" bu...

I have been playing flute for about ten years and am considering minoring in flute in college. I've been feeling like I've reached a plateau in my flute playing and began to wonder if it was me or my flute. Well, I found out it was my Gemeinhardt 3SB when I tried out some new flutes. I recently took...