Is it the flute, or is it just me?

[nmglover]

I haven't been able to play flute for a good month or so due to a tonsillectomy I had, and therefore my tone has naturally faltered and that break really killed my sound.

As a nice Christmas gift, I got a nice 1952 Haynes flute. It finally arrived today and I tried it out - it sounded terrible, difficult to blow and produce a continuous, strong sound. Is this likely because of my extended break from playing, or did I just happen to buy a poor Haynes? I really hope it is not the latter. What do you guys think? Also, should I take it in to get it inspected/get an estimate on it?

[Phineas]

I haven't been able to play flute for a good month or so due to a tonsillectomy I had, and therefore my tone has naturally faltered and that break really killed my sound.

As a nice Christmas gift, I got a nice 1952 Haynes flute. It finally arrived today and I tried it out - it sounded terrible, difficult to blow and produce a continuous, strong sound. Is this likely because of my extended break from playing, or did I just happen to buy a poor Haynes? I really hope it is not the latter. What do you guys think? Also, should I take it in to get it inspected/get an estimate on it?

You are probably having issues with getting use to the headjoint. Just keep playing on it. You will eventually get use to it.


Phineas

[Zevang]

If the flute you've got is used, maybe that's the case of sending it to a good tech to a general revision.
Perhaps things become eaiser then.

[flutepower]

It could be that the flute keys need tuning. This happened to my flute once,
and when I blew into it, it produced an awful, continuous sound. Your local
music shop can easily fix this problem for you. I hope this helps - but don't
give up :) !!!