What to do with a beat up student flute?

rattusses · Post by **rattusses** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:24 pm

I have a flute that has passed its usefulness, needs to be entirely repadded and is missing the cork.

It's sterling plated.

What should I do with it?

fluteguy18 · Post by **fluteguy18** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:41 am

Well.... you could do a lot with it.

You could get it fixed.
You could tinker on it and learn how to take flutes apart.

OR

My personal favorite....

Turn it into a lamp. Then put sheet music all over the lamp shade.

Zevang · Post by **Zevang** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:26 pm

Besides the good sense of humor of fluteguy

why don't you take it to a good technician so you get it properly repaired?

fluttiegurl · Post by **fluttiegurl** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:44 pm

Find a program that recycles used instruments for children who can't afford them. I work with a program in my area that helps do this, and it is amazing!

Arianna · Post by **Arianna** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:48 pm

I made mine into a flute lamp for my studio. It is a great conversation piece and it lets me keep it for sentimental value.

asoalin · Post by **asoalin** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:26 am

Can you post a picture of your lamp, Arianna? Sounds cool