How long then does a flute last? For each category

[flutego12]

How then do we see ppl playing Lots, Haynes etc etc?

Will a overhaul give it a new lease of life?
Which type of flute can be overhauled
Which type can't. etc etc?

[mirwa]

Anything can be overhauled / repaired, so long as you the consumer are willing to pay for the job. A flute can in theory outlive a few generations of us.

[pied_piper]

How then do we see ppl playing Lots, Haynes etc etc?

Will a overhaul give it a new lease of life?
Which type of flute can be overhauled
Which type can't. etc etc?

Will a overhaul give it a new lease of life? Yes.

Which type of flute can be overhauled. Any QUALITY flute can be overhauled.

Which type can't. etc etc? If a flute is junk when it is built, an overhaul will not likely help it. Some off-brand or unknown brand flutes are made from inferior, softer metals that bend too easily. An overhaul can't fix poor metal. Even if made from satisfactory metal, an overhaul cannot fix a poor design. For example, if the tone holes are not placed in the precise, correct position, the flute will not play in tune and an overhaul cannot correct that. Well, maybe it could if the owner is willing to pay thousands of dollars to totally redesign and rebuild the flute...

[flutego12]

How then do we see ppl playing Lots, Haynes etc etc?

Will a overhaul give it a new lease of life?
Which type of flute can be overhauled
Which type can't. etc etc?

Will a overhaul give it a new lease of life? Yes.

Which type of flute can be overhauled. Any QUALITY flute can be overhauled.

Which type can't. etc etc? If a flute is junk when it is built, an overhaul will not likely help it. Some off-brand or unknown brand flutes are made from inferior, softer metals that bend too easily. An overhaul can't fix poor metal. Even if made from satisfactory metal, an overhaul cannot fix a poor design. For example, if the tone holes are not placed in the precise, correct position, the flute will not play in tune and an overhaul cannot correct that. Well, maybe it could if the owner is willing to pay thousands of dollars to totally redesign and rebuild the flute...

Thank you Sinseh.
When you mean "quality" will that include student plated Yamahas? eg 200 series. Miyazawa 102, Altus 807
What is the lower spectrum of "quality" in this regard?

[pied_piper]

I define a quality flute as one that is made or backed by a known manufacturer. So, yes, all the flutes you mentioned meet my criteria of a quality flute. That includes the low end, student models. The criteria is related to a good design, and quality of construction. It is not defined by whether it is sterling or plated. Typically, the known manufacturers have a network of dealers and can supply repair parts to shops.

[flutego12]

I define a quality flute as one that is made or backed by a known manufacturer. So, yes, all the flutes you mentioned meet my criteria of a quality flute. That includes the low end, student models. The criteria is related to a good design, and quality of construction. It is not defined by whether it is sterling or plated. Typically, the known manufacturers have a network of dealers and can supply repair parts to shops.

Thanks, Pied Piper!
Incidentally, if a student Yamaha needed a new pad or two, should one get an "original" or does yamaha use OEMs taht are available more cheaply? What is a reliable easy to work with and longer lasting brand - if they are not mutually exclusive ie. Regards

[pied_piper]

Since you started another thread about pads, I'll answer over there...