Low cost Bb flutes? (delrin/pvc/polymer?)

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Low cost Bb flutes? (delrin/pvc/polymer?)

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I'm looking for a low Bb flute, but I'm not interested in spending 900+ USD. Does anyone know of good makers that make a Bb in something like delrin, pvc, or polymer? Tipple doesn't make Bb anymore, otherwise I would consider that. I'm not opposed to wood either, but given that I'm trying to spend less than $600 (maaayybe 700) I'm not sure what my chances are.

My backup plan is a delrin C from Copley, but just wanted to see if I can find a Bb first.
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Re: Low cost Bb flutes? (delrin/pvc/polymer?)

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Vincenzo DiMauro recently had one for sale for 550 euros I think.
There was a video of him playing it.
Sounded lovely in the video.
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Re: Low cost Bb flutes? (delrin/pvc/polymer?)

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dunnp wrote:Vincenzo DiMauro recently had one for sale for 550 euros I think.
There was a video of him playing it.
Sounded lovely in the video.
He's located in Galway.

http://vdmflutes.free.fr/UK/Delrinuk.html
500 Euros + VAT for Bb in Delrin.

He had recently had one listed on eBay for 550 Euros, but went unsold.
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