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Thanks for answering! One last thing is bugging me. All the older pearl japanese models I've seen are engraved more or less like this: PEARL FLUTE Pearl musical instrument Japan PF-785 But this one is just Pearl flute Elegante Japan (and the logo, a P) Is this possible? I've seen a similar design on...

Thanks for the answer.
I still can't decide! Maybe I'll end up tossing a coin or something. Although the Pearl is in mint condition while the yamaha may require some pad replacing and COA.

One more question: any opinions on the Pearl's mechanism?

Hello! I've been doing a lot of research on pearl flutes. I know that newer models of Elegante and Coda are Taiwan made, semi handmade, with forza headjoint-- I recently found an Elegante, gold plated, that had engraved "Japan" and the seller says it comes with a PH-7 headjoint, not a Foza. My quest...

Hello people! I'm in need of advice. I've been hunting used flutes on ebay the last 2 weeks, and I just couldn't get anything convincing. My budget is tight and I have no means to try them. So, my options are: Yamaha 561 - Solid silver head and body, plated mechanism, CY headjoint - It's a solid cho...