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Hi pied_piper, Thanks for your reply . The instrument is new and I did go back to the shop (to fix a sticky key) and they tried it out. They said it was not leaking and everything looks and sounds good. Turns out the lip plate design is subtly changed between 211S and 312 models other than the metal...

Hello! Many years ago I got grade 8 then pretty much stopped playing. I have got a new flute now (Yamaha 312) as an upgrade from my decrepit but much loved 211S, but I wondered if someone can tell me how long it can take to adjust to a new instrument or headjoint? Full disclosure, it has only been a...