Cheers, Thanks for your reply.
When I purchased it the seller had described it as just solid silver- so I was surprised when I saw the engraving R Au 9ct R. The Au is the metal name for gold. So it's a lovely surprise that the riser is gold!
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- Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:50 pm
- Forum: Flute History and Instruments
- Topic: Altus Headjoint
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- Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:41 am
- Forum: Flute History and Instruments
- Topic: Altus Headjoint
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Altus Headjoint
Hi All, Just wondering if you can help me out. I purchased an Altus classic headjoint (925 solid silver) off the net. Took a gamble but I'm happy with it. On the side of the lip plate it is engraved with R AU 9ct R. Does anyone know what this means? Is it referring to the riser? Also it does not hav...
- Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:01 am
- Forum: Flute History and Instruments
- Topic: Intermediate Flute
- Replies: 8
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Re: Intermediate Flute
Thanks for your answer. I've heard that yamahas are always good flutes.
I have been doing some research on the net and everything I have come across says not get an Emerson for an intermediate flute. Anybody know why?
I have been doing some research on the net and everything I have come across says not get an Emerson for an intermediate flute. Anybody know why?
- Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:45 am
- Forum: Flute History and Instruments
- Topic: Intermediate Flute
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Intermediate Flute
Hi, I am currently playing a 17 year old Emerson student flute. I would like to upgrade. My budget is around $2,500 to $3,000. My teacher recommends getting a solid silver Emerson with open holes, b foot and gold plated lip. Just wondering on other models or do you think Emerson is a good intermedia...