Flute makers

[dionisp]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone knows what happened historically that lead to traditional Europe's flutemakers fall and the corresponding rise of American and Japanese designers and firms.

I looked at the good site regarding flute history but I didn't found sufficient info on that.

My understanding is that the "crucial" period is between 20's and 40's.
Any ideas?

[Mark]

just on a guess, I'd say the wars shifted things.

[gemeinhardtflute]

Gemeinhardt has an entire history of the flute on their website. It's pretty interesting. Check it out when you have a chance.