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I started out on a student Yamaha. Three years later upgraded to a 481II Yamaha, which was way too soon but the student model was rented so when the contract came up my parents offered to get me a new flute. And really, what 13 year old would say no to a new flute? ;) I am currently a college sophom...

Anyways, then we have another 9th grader who practices 3 hours (every waking moment possible) every day, and is in the 10th grade band (1st chair there, so she's about to be moved up to the 11th grade band), and she has a $4000 flute. Hello All, I'm new to these boards. Anyways, on with my point. A...