Short version - I just bought this off of the dreaded fleaBay for cheap to attempt to check off an item on my bucket list. I was going to take it up in grammar school but we were too poor even though they were going to give me a donated flute due to my high score on an aptitude test. I went on to play electric bass at an advanced amateur level, starting in my 20's. I've not been able to find info on the different Selmer models other than this which implies it isn't a student model as it doesn't say "Bundy" on it? https://www.fluteland.com/board/viewtop ... f=9&t=2662
I'm wondering if I lucked out and it's actually a higher end silver model? It was sold to me as a silver plated student model in playable condition. It looks to be in quite good condition and instrument and case exceptionally clean, hopefully any cleaning they may have done hasn't got anything into the works? http://www.ebay.com/itm/161786555713
I've worked on precision mechanisms for work before so I'm fairly confident that worst case I can buy one of those $20 repad kits on fleaBay and restore it if need be. I was looking for a student model Yamaha for cheap when I found this one . Even if it is a student model it should give me something to learn fingerings/scales on .
Correction - I have since seen a few Selmer FL-300 references on the internet and it does indeed seem to be a silver plated student model. Still no idea why it doesn't say Bundy on it? I'd love to find a history of the Selmer models? Hopefully it's of sufficient quality to not frustrate me - I did have a 5 minute flute lesson 50 years ago so not a complete nube LOL. I'll pick up a copy of "How To Play The Flute - Howard Harrison [1982]" and "Flute for Dummies - Karen Moratz [2010]", wish me luck !
It's actually what the seller said it is, a standard student model flute. I owned this flute for a few years in high school and although they don't get very good reviews, I actually didn't have too many issues with it. Is it the best flute? No, not by a long shot. But for what you paid, you could do far worse. Don't suggest repadding it yourself unless you have experience in flute repair, OR unless you are OK with rendering your flute unplayable. I wouldn't trust myself to do it, but maybe given your background you'd be OK. Just my two cents.
If you do decide to repad it yourself and are not successfull, I would also not suggest paying for a professional repad. It will easily run you $200+ even from a local repair shop, and at that point the cost of repairs far exceeds the value of this particular flute.
. Even if it is a student model it should give me something to learn fingerings/scales on 
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