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by gpavone1@comcast.net
Sat May 02, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Solid silver Gemeinhardt M3S fully restored to new condition by Gemeinhardt Tech.
Replies: 0
Views: 3974

Solid silver Gemeinhardt M3S fully restored to new condition by Gemeinhardt Tech.

The flute has been completely overhauled by a retired Gemeinhardt technician and it is like new. I do not know how to post photos in this ad, if interested please e-mail me at gpavone1@comcast.net and I will send you detailed photos. Asking for $ 640.00 which includes Priority Mail shipping to Cont...
by gpavone1@comcast.net
Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:19 am
Forum: Flute Repair and Maintenance
Topic: Guo flutes parts and technical assistance ?
Replies: 1
Views: 4570

Guo flutes parts and technical assistance ?

I am tempted to purchase a Guo Tocco plastic flute but I am worried about possible problems if the flute will ever have any need for adjustments or service or parts replacement. Who will be able to assist ? And where I will be able to get replacement parts from ? I wonder if ant Forum member who own...
by gpavone1@comcast.net
Sun Apr 05, 2015 1:03 am
Forum: Flute Repair and Maintenance
Topic: Loose head joint cork in hot water....
Replies: 2
Views: 11484

Loose head joint cork in hot water....

My Jupiter student flute (quite new, just one year old) started having problems in playing the higher notes, finally with the help of a friend who knows flute repair better than me, I discovered that the head joint cork was loose. He suggested me to put the head joint in hot water for 30 minutes to ...
by gpavone1@comcast.net
Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:29 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Can I put a 3m tarnish shield paper in contact with the flute ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2774

Can I put a 3m tarnish shield paper in contact with the flute ?

Hi ! I am a newbie and just got a Jupiter 597 s flute. The hard case has no room for anything else other than the flute and the cleaning rod. I'd like to add inside the case one of those 3 M strips of paper that help prevent the flute to get tarnished. The strip will be inevitably in direct contact ...
by gpavone1@comcast.net
Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Is this flute worth the price ?
Replies: 1
Views: 3296

Is this flute worth the price ?

I am a beginner and I have the opportunity to buy an] Haynes Amadeus AF500 in excellent condition for $ 275.00. Actually, the flute looks like new and plays perfectly. The seller says that it has been played just a few times. Is this flute (which I understand has been discontinued) worth the price ?...