Fluteland.com Flute Message Board

Well, that makes me feel better to hear that it's not completely out of the ballpark. My head's just been reeling since I heard the quote! I suspect that my repair may be more complex because it hasn't been serviced in so long, and will need a fair amount of precise adjustment to get it back into sh...

My handmade flute is in the shop after several years in the case without playing. Estimated cost for a full clean and 2 Straubinger pads replaced is $400-$450. I play in a community group, but don't play as regularly as I would like to, nor at the frequency at which I played when the flute was purch...

I have a flute that has passed its usefulness, needs to be entirely repadded and is missing the cork.

It's sterling plated.

What should I do with it?