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I'm upgrading to a professional flute soon. There are lots of options like the Split-E, and the C# Trill. Do you think they're worth the money, or do they introduce future mechanical issues?

I'm going to attend a flute convention with plans to select a new professional flute, and the flute seller said to ask for my top five favorite professional flutes for them to bring. I'm thinking about the Muramatsu DS, the Sonare, and not sure what else. Any suggestions? Unfortunately the Nagaharas...

Thanks so much for all these comments! My Gemeinhardt M3S vintage 1979 has served me very well with few adjustments required. It just seems like the better flutes have more harmonics in their sound. The player is definitely what makes the biggest difference and I have finally come to the point that ...

Thanks! Any opinions on material (silver vs. gold)? So far it seems like it shouldn't matter. I may be talking my position though as gold is out of my budget range.

Hi, Thanks for the advice! I'll be sure and check out the FAQ and websites. I'm a little discouraged from ordering trial flutes because it costs about $70 per flute to try with insurance and that probably doesn't include return postage and insurance. Am thinking about going to the Florida Flute Conv...

Hi, I am planning to buy a professional quality flute. It seems like I need to spend about $10,000-12,000 to get a great flute. It also seems like Powell is the best brand based on what I hear from forums. People say to try lots of flutes, but does anyone know a place in Florida where that is possib...

Hi, I am planning to buy a professional quality flute. It seems like I need to spend about $10-12,000 to get a great flute. It also seems like Powell is the best brand based on what I hear from forums. People say to try lots of flutes, but does anyone know a place in Florida where that is possible? ...