Tin Flute

[Gem]

Hi All was just wondering if any1 out there could help me. I play flute
just as a hobby, i had lessons when i was in school but now just play for fun.
My flute used to be my sisters when she played an now its mine. i dont think it
was new when we bought it an it''s pretty old now. as a result the sound of
the notes are not that good, it soulds very tinny. as i dont play seriously i
dont want to buy an excpensive new flute but is there any other way i could
sharpen the sound up an also make it look a bit better Thank you[:halo:]

[fluteluversmom]

Hi Gem, Welcome to the board. My first thought would be to
take your flute into a shop and have it overhauled. It shouldn't cost too
much..it may just need new pads or maybe the cork is out of adjustment. You
could take a polishing cloth to the outside also. They do a pretty good job at
shining but you don't want the cloth to touch the pads. Glad to have you with
us [:)] Kim

[FluteDiddy]

A complete overhaul likely will cost you 100-200 dollars.
First I would find out if the flute was good enough for that much of an
investment. Second I would ask a teacher or other flute player to try it out and
they can probably tell you what is wrong with it or if its just you. Most likely
unless it was abused its more you than the flute. Lacking a freind or teacher
who can do that for you, ask the local music store that sells flutes to take a
look at it and give you an estimate on needed repairs. Also I would let us know
what kind it is and we will give you guidelines on whether its a flute worth
repairing or a $99 throw away type. Maybe a better description of what its doing
now would help us guess what is wrong.