Are there any problem if the powell headjoint is 'modified' to fit with other flute, or vise versa? Thanks everyone.
An unmatch powell headjoint with other flute?
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An unmatch powell headjoint with other flute?
I like the sound of powell headjoint.
Are there any problem if the powell headjoint is 'modified' to fit with other flute, or vise versa? Thanks everyone.
Are there any problem if the powell headjoint is 'modified' to fit with other flute, or vise versa? Thanks everyone.
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pied_piper
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I think you are the one that has to answer that question. Have you tried a Powell HJ on your Armstrong? If not, you should try them together before buying.
Putting a Powell HJ on an Armstrong may be a bit like putting a Porsche engine in a Volkswagen, but if you like the engine sound and can't afford the whole Porsche, what are you gonna do
Try it. If you're happy with the results (or not), then you've answered your own question.
Putting a Powell HJ on an Armstrong may be a bit like putting a Porsche engine in a Volkswagen, but if you like the engine sound and can't afford the whole Porsche, what are you gonna do
Try it. If you're happy with the results (or not), then you've answered your own question.
"Never give a flute player a screwdriver."
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$1800 Powell headjoint into an Armstrong? Why?
You could buy a Sonare<Bleck!>(At least the mechanism is at least as good if not better than any Armstrong I ever played). You would get the Powell headjoint, and a new flute for that!!!!!! The only way this makes sense is if you already have the headjoint. There are just too many choices out there if you have $1800 dollars to spend.
Other than that, there would be nothing wrong from a mechanical standpoint.
Phineas
You could buy a Sonare<Bleck!>(At least the mechanism is at least as good if not better than any Armstrong I ever played). You would get the Powell headjoint, and a new flute for that!!!!!! The only way this makes sense is if you already have the headjoint. There are just too many choices out there if you have $1800 dollars to spend.
Other than that, there would be nothing wrong from a mechanical standpoint.
Phineas
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fluttiegurl
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I have several students who upgrade their headjoints. There is nothing wrong with a mismatched flute and head as long as they produce the sound you want and it plays in tune.
As for buying a Sonare for the headjoint, the heads on the ones that I have tried have not impressed me that much. No matter what the marketing says, the headjoints are different.
later on, if you decide to buy a Powell, most dealers will give you a discount for buying just the body, so you really don't loose much.
As for buying a Sonare for the headjoint, the heads on the ones that I have tried have not impressed me that much. No matter what the marketing says, the headjoints are different.
later on, if you decide to buy a Powell, most dealers will give you a discount for buying just the body, so you really don't loose much.
Actually, the headjoint cost $1500. It is a custom made Powell headjoint with a gold riser.Phineas wrote:$1800 Powell headjoint into an Armstrong? Why?
You could buy a Sonare<Bleck!>(At least the mechanism is at least as good if not better than any Armstrong I ever played). You would get the Powell headjoint, and a new flute for that!!!!!! The only way this makes sense is if you already have the headjoint. There are just too many choices out there if you have $1800 dollars to spend.
Other than that, there would be nothing wrong from a mechanical standpoint.
Phineas