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Whatever it means, it's the same as the 4s shown here: http://www.gemeinhardt.com/gemeinhardt-4s-piccolo.html

You can't beat a Yamaha 221 or 225 (basically the same flute with different numbers) at the prices you can find them going for: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-221-Flute-Case-/251481710736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8d7a6090 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-225SII-Flute-with-Hard-Case-/1813588814...

Update: Price has been slashed to $299 !

No... not many other transactions from this seller, and most of them are human hair pieces from Brazil.

The Yamaha 221 will be just fine for you. It has a sweet tone and is very well made. What everyone else said is true, but this is a great flute to start and to grow with.

I play both sax and flute. My flutes of choice are a Haynes Commercial and a Yamaha 225. If you have a number of flutes to try out, be sure to include the 225 (or the newer 221, which is the same flute, different number), and if you have the money, the Haynes. If you have few flutes to sample, you c...

Yes, welcome. If you look around here enough, you will see that the consensus is that you can't go wrong with a Yamaha 221 or 225 (they are basically the same mode) that is in good playing condition. They are sweet sounding, very well constructed, easy to play, and will grow with you for some time t...

Yes, unless there is some sentimental value, I would definitely get a Yamama 221 or 225. Here's a really sweet 221 on ebay for $299. If you look around for bit, however, you may be able to find other nice ones for even less. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Flute-YFL221-Fully-Adjusted-Great-Cosmetic-C...

Oooops... sorry, I thought it was a misspelling!

FYI, here's the standard Weissman case. Solid, heavy, and also built to last long and protect. It comes with a soft, black-leather cover.

For under $500, you can get an excellent flute New: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Yamaha-YFL-221-Standard-Silver-Student-Flute-FREE-EMS-/320832026125?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab314360d I like the Yamaha 221/225 much more than the Armstrong. And, for what it's worth, I see no advantage to an ope...

The more traditional use of the Bansuri: Classical (Hindustani) music of Northern India:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QuDEx3_Ygo

I would go with a Yamaha 221 or 225. They are basically the same flute and are often available on ebay for under $300. I own a 225 SII and think it's terrific... sweet tone and excellent construction. I owned a Gemeinhardt first but found the sound to be dry compared to the warmth of the Yamaha. Her...

What got you into the flute in the first place?
How into playing were you, and what did you really like to play?