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geimenhardt 22sp

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I just rented a gemeinhardt 22sp for two months and I am in the process of deciding whether to buy it. The dealer said it was new but I can't find the 22sp model on the Gemeinhardt websit. Also, I am wondering if the price of it ($369.) is a good one and any other feedbakc anyone else has on this model
I am an adult beggine. I have played piano and clarient but have never played flute before
would appreciate any feedback anyone has

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Not too sure what 22SP is...I have 72SP. It's a student model flute by Gemeinhardt, silver-plated everything =P At Yamaha, they offered all three models: 22SP, 52SP, and 72SP. As the number increases (apparently, or so as the salesperson tells me), the better the flute. They're all silver-plated but I guess there are little adjustments to them. I paid C$518 for mine (72SP). =)

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gemeinhardt 22sp

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Thanks.

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[/quote]Not too sure what 22SP is...I have 72SP. It's a student model flute by Gemeinhardt, silver-plated everything =P At Yamaha, they offered all three models: 22SP, 52SP, and 72SP. As the number increases (apparently, or so as the salesperson tells me), the better the flute. They're all silver-plated but I guess there are little adjustments to them. I paid C$518 for mine (72SP). =)[quote]

The 72SP is part of the newer "70 Series" that Gemeinhardt recently unveiled. The 52SP is part of the "50 Series" that was put out a few years back. Supposedly, there have been some improvements from the 22SP. However, out of curiosity, I went to my local Gemeinhardt dealer this weekend to try one out, and was not that impressed. The headjoint is the exact same model. One thing that I notes was the fact that they are listed to sell at a higher price :? The 52SP comes with a different headjoint (the only difference that I am aware of).

As for buying the 22SP, I think it is a good deal. Anything under $500 for a student line Gemeinhardt that is in new condition is a fair price.[/quote]

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Re: geimenhardt 22sp

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af41@aol.com wrote:I just rented a gemeinhardt 22sp for two months and I am in the process of deciding whether to buy it. The dealer said it was new but I can't find the 22sp model on the Gemeinhardt websit. Also, I am wondering if the price of it ($369.) is a good one and any other feedbakc anyone else has on this model
Did you mean a 2SP? I have a 2SP Giemmy that cost about that much.

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Post by fluttiegurl »

A 22SP is a practically the same as the 2SP. I think there may be a difference in headjoints (not sure).

For some reason, I think I remember a Gemeinhardt rep telling me that the 22SP is a updated version, but I know they are both being sold new at this time. Maybe there were changes made that have not yet effected production. Just a guess :? Gemeinhardt also produces flutes that are only sold through certain dealers, which could possibly be the case here as well.

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Post by af41@aol.com »

Thank you that is very helpful!

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