KGM Gemeinhardt

[sharong]

Why is the the KGM series less expensive than say the 33SB. they seem the same other than the KGM has the gold lip plate which seems like would make it more expensive. Also, why is the KGM standard less expensive than the KGM Limited. They seem to have same features.

[fluttiegurl]

The KGM is a cheaper version because it is made cheaper. In close comparrison, there are differences in the workmanship. The KGM was designed as a flute marketed toward high school & college players who cannot afford to go handmade.

The Standard has a gold plated lip plate & the Limited has a solid gold lip plate with engraving.

[fluteylynn]

I'd say just avoid Gemeinhardt all together

[fluttiegurl]

Honestly, I do agree, to some extent. There are MUCH better flutes out there, especially since you have been playing for a while.

Gemeinhardt has made some successful efforts as of late to fix many of the problems. For intermediate flutes, the newer ones seem to be good flutes. I just don't think the "pro" flutes (as they are marketed) are worth the money.

[sharong]

Thanks for your comments about the KGM Gemeinhardt. I don't think I'm going to go with this flute. I'm really considering the Yamaha 674 (offset G). My gemeinhardt is inline, but I'm thinking I would like the offset. Any opinions on this choice of flute regarding it being Yamaha and offset.

[fluttiegurl]

The 674 & 684 Yamaha's seem to be well comstructed, well liked flutes. Just be sure you play before you but to insure that the flute (any flute) suites you personally. I played inline for about 15 years, then switched. I recently bought another flute with inline, and I have no problems with it either. I now have flutes with both, and frequently switch between the two. Another personal preference.