Looking For A New Flute

[JazzGirl301]

I've been playing the flute for five years and I'm really getting serious about it. I currently own a Jupiter student model that I got when I first started playing. I like the flute I have, but I would like to get a more advanced flute. I would like to have open holes on the keys (with plugs at first because I can't play with open hole yet) and a B foot to get a better range. I'm lost when it comes to brands, material (such as silver, gold, nickel...), and what to look for when finding a new flute. I don't know if I should play the flute before I buy it to see how my tone is on that model or if my tone isn't as good when I first try a flute, might my tone get better if I get used to it. Do you have any advice?

Thanks

[Phineas]

Check this out!

http://www.fluteland.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5859

This will be a start.

Phineas

[JazzGirl301]

Thanks that helps a lot!

[dtm5340]

I strongly suggest you test out any instrument before you buy it, to make sure your comfortable with it. However if your getting the instrument from online go ahead and get it and immediately when you receive it have your band director or someone at an instrument repair store look at it to see if its in good shape. With the way the economy is now there are a lot of risks when buying stuff online.

[msalamon]

Hi JazzGirl,

I dont know if you've seen my posting for the Muramatsu AD #60269?----might fit what you're looking for.