Fluteland.com Flute Message Board

Penny: Ha! Thanks again for your flute smarts. Your cookie question was great--that was the biggest laugh I have had all day! And, yes, I MAY have a solution! Do you melt the butter/margarine? Melting it can make them kinda flat and greasy. Allowing it soften but not get melted might help. You might...

Penny: No, I certainly didn't take your response the wrong way. I was more talking out loud in regards to moving up in quality. I struggled with the idea of getting something nicer rather than putting money into the Armstrong. However,I still don't know how to compare an instrument I haven't played ...

Tara and Penny, Thank you both for your honest and prompt replies. It wasn't necessarily what I WANTED to hear, but I appreciate your feedback! For my skill level and usage, I'm not sure if it is worth pursuing a more expensive instrument. If anyone has a midprice suggestion, I'm all ears. I dropped...

Hi! I have two flutes, an Armstrong 104 and an Artley 18-0. Is either model any better than the other? The Armstrong needs a repad, but looks sharp. The Artley needs a bit of work and is in rough shape, however, it seems to sound a little smoother than the Armstrong. Will a repad make the Armstrong ...