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This brand works just as well. It's called LeWrench. They come in every color.

I agree entirely. It's a largely cosmetic factor and doesn't honestly affect the performance of the instrument. I've also seen the 5/95 Burkarts turn slightly green in the tubing due to oxidation of the platinum. But that was a problem caused by the glue in the case continuing to outgas... I would r...

The building is actually across the street. It's a lovely town. Very quiet and very quaint. Perfect for getting into mischief I'm not yet talking about...

Once again, I'm making a ruckus. It's not like me to really advertise (because it can seem tacky to me on occasion), but for those of you 'stateside' who might be interested, I'm happy to share another portion of my new venture and 'horizon.' Pettry Flute & Piccolo Service. Housed with Covey & Ramsa...

Naturally you need to try them, but my vote would be for the Resona if you're settled on that price range (assuming that as PP said that they are similarly priced as they are in the U.S.). I personally have a Yamaha 62, but the Resona wasn't available when I bought it. That being said, I've also rec...

Wonderful PP! Carpet Beetle damage is one of only two symptoms that I insist on a full overhaul and a new case. The other is mold. It's so interesting how things like this can go unnoticed. I once opened a case and found the critters still crawling around...

Try them out. Buy what you like. As for the springs... you'd be surprised to realize that a lot of companies are switching to stainless steel. Really what matters is the geometry of the spring, and the tension that was set by the technician (which is a partial by-product of the geometry). I for exam...

Hi Everyone! It's not like me to make big announcements or post new topics, but I thought it would be nice to share the new direction I'm going. I've been doing the repair thing for a while and the time has come for me to keep pursuing 'the dream.' I'm moving to northern georgia at Thanksgiving to a...

Or you could support your music dealer, which is most likely to be a privately owned small business, and buy them...

Phineas wrote: Now, there are a few more rules if you plan on playing a Saxophone or a Clarinet.

Oh yes! A saxophone for example should never be played.

Most of the players on this forum primarily play the concert/orchestral flute developed by Boehm. Chiff and Fipple would be a forum that would probably be more helpful to you. That being said, I play many kinds of flutes and lurk in both forums. :) I have both wood and polymer/plastic/resin flutes, ...

I am in agreement on that bit. I mean, if we get truly technical you can always argue about thermal absorption and molecular surface porosity in relation to material and sound waves as they move down the bore, but really? Plating is basically paint. If you like it, do as Phineas says: "Play the dang...

Let's check the dates on these posts, shall we? My my how people change.

I agree with PP is on the money with this one: there are two schools of thought. I however have gone the other direction in my opinion. I used to think that it didn't make a difference. But I've done too many flute appointments with clients to hold to that opinion anymore. Time and time again I've h...

Assuming that you are meaning the lower g key isn't closing all the way, your preference is correct. The split E lever is supposed to completely close G2. Lost motion between the two (lever and the key cup) is adjusted by the foot of G1 to increase or decrease the venting of the g keys. This is assu...