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However, there have been many, many examples of very poor craftsmanship in these [Sonare] bodies despite the fact that Powell technicians are supposed to look them over. One of my friends bought the 7000, and found to his dismay that whoever made the flute had not rolled the tonehole on the G key, ...

Does any one have an opinion on the Di Medici 911 rbs flute? Ronald I played one with the D4 headjoint last year. It was a very nice flute and seemed a good value to me BUT I didn't find it much different from the Jupiter 711. I didn't try the D2 or D1 headjoint that it normally comes with, however...

Jupiter JFL 611-r or the Gemeinhardt 3shb I've played both of these flutes. Both are good flutes that will serve you well. The Jupiter has a better scale (easier to play in tune). That's the most important objective difference between them. You may not notice the difference in scale/intonation whil...

I believe Carolyn Nussbaum will also ship you instruments Yes she does ship instruments on trial. She has superb service, knows her flutes inside and out and she prices them competitively. She's at http://www.flute4u.com. I agree with the comments on cheaper alto flutes having inconsistent voicing,...

I have played a Gemeinhardt 3SB for the past 16 years. The only negative about this flute is its scale (and thus its intonation). The Pearl probably has a better scale. Other than that, my 3SB has rock solid build quality, incredible durability - once adjusted it stays for years of daily practice an...