Miyazawa MO-300RH (PA-402RH)

octoberwinds · Post by **octoberwinds** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:48 pm

I am currently in the search for a new instrument. I am going to take a look at a used Miyazawa, as well as test drive many other makes and models. Does anyone have any experience with a Miyazawa? What are your thoughts? What is a reasonable price for this model in excellent condition? Of course, I would have my flute tech look it over in the trial period.
Thanks

flutepicc06 · Post by **flutepicc06** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:32 am

I've played Miyazawas and they are excellent flutes. They're not quite my taste, but nonetheless excellent. The mechanisms in particular are quite nice (at least on the ones I have played). I do not know what headjoint this particular flute has, but I am a fan of the MZ-7 or the MZ-5 cuts myself. I actually prefer the 202 models to the 402's (though I prefer the upper level Miya's to the 202's), as I feel the 202's offer more ring for me, but if the 402 suits your playing, it should be an excellent purchase. Price will depend on many factors, but I would expect a used flute of this type to sell in the $2500-$4000 price range. Possibly more or less depending on source, condition, geographic area, age, etc.

fluteguy18 · Post by **fluteguy18** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:51 am

I recently upgraded to a Miyazawa. At first, I was looking at the 402 and Classic Models. However, when it came to testing the various models and headjoint combinations, I found the 202 model to be my favorite of all.

As for headjoints, I liked the MZ-7 cut, but the MZ-8 cut was my favorite.

As previously stated, I can attest to the fact that these are excellent instruments. In comparison to any other flute I have tested, the mechanism is the smoothest feeling I have ever encountered [comparing against companies like Powell, Brannen, Pearl, Muramatsu, Haynes, Sankyo, Parmenon etc. etc.].

However, I would definately make sure that you test every flute you possibly can. Even though I would personally recommend Miyazawa to anyone, there are PLENTY of other wonderful makers. Also, because this is a used model, I would try to 'test drive' a few new Miyas, and try different head/body combos just to see if there are any other models offered by this company that you like more.

octoberwinds · Post by **octoberwinds** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:59 am

Thanks for the info, and keep it coming. Here is a tag on to the question that I have posted above. Knowing full well that I have to try all the different flutes and find the right one for me (I am currently in that process). Can anyone rate from me, from top to bottom in regards to quality, the following models:
Prima Sankyo
Yamaha
Miyazawa
Muramatsu
Haynes

Thanks.

Baz · Post by **Baz** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:25 pm

Here goes:

1 Prima Sankyo
1 Yamaha
1 Miyazawa
1 Muramatsu
1 Haynes

No, I'm not going bananas. Like much else in life - cars, houses, the opposite sex, the only thing that really matters in the end is what YOU think. If you can get the sound you fall in love with from a $500 flute or a $5,000 headjoint, who's to contradict you (and who cares apart from you)? There is a law of diminishing returns on investment. Do not fall prey to the plague of flute snobbery by asking people for rankings. You'll get a different answer each time anyway. So just keep trying everything you can lay your hands on until you find THE ONE. When you find it you'll know - just like the opposite sex...

fluttiegurl · Post by **fluttiegurl** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:42 pm

I agree. Everyone is different and everyone will have a different answer.

As for workmanship, if that is what you mean by quality, as it has been stated before, the more handcraftsmanship put into a flute, the better the quality. All of the companies you listed have flutes that are handcrafted. I honestly don't think any of them is necessarily sub-standard flutes. Just remember that if it works for you, that is all that matters.

flutepicc06 · Post by **flutepicc06** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:05 pm

Baz wrote:Here goes:

1 Prima Sankyo
1 Yamaha
1 Miyazawa
1 Muramatsu
1 Haynes

No, I'm not going bananas. Like much else in life - cars, houses, the opposite sex, the only thing that really matters in the end is what YOU think. If you can get the sound you fall in love with from a $500 flute or a $5,000 headjoint, who's to contradict you (and who cares apart from you)? There is a law of diminishing returns on investment. Do not fall prey to the plague of flute snobbery by asking people for rankings. You'll get a different answer each time anyway. So just keep trying everything you can lay your hands on until you find THE ONE. When you find it you'll know - just like the opposite sex...

I couldn't agree more!

fluteguy18 · Post by **fluteguy18** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:36 pm

Baz wrote:Here goes:

1 Prima Sankyo
1 Yamaha
1 Miyazawa
1 Muramatsu
1 Haynes

No, I'm not going bananas. Like much else in life - cars, houses, the opposite sex, the only thing that really matters in the end is what YOU think. If you can get the sound you fall in love with from a $500 flute or a $5,000 headjoint, who's to contradict you (and who cares apart from you)? There is a law of diminishing returns on investment. Do not fall prey to the plague of flute snobbery by asking people for rankings. You'll get a different answer each time anyway. So just keep trying everything you can lay your hands on until you find THE ONE. When you find it you'll know - just like the opposite sex...

Amen!

Phineas · Post by **Phineas** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:47 am

I am a prowd owner and player of this model

http://www.miyazawa-flute.co.jp/catalog ... el_03.html

This model s a special order from the US. Saying this, I have more than one flute.

Think of it this way. Flutes are just like your taste in food. If something tastes good to you, it may not be good for any one else. I remember being in Korea and all of my friends wanted raw Octopus. We went to what was suppose to be the best place in town. I still was ot going to eat something that was moving! No matter how good it is suppose to be.

Phineas