For that kind of budget I agree with with the delrin suggestion Damien Thompson or Francois Baubet make excellent flutes in this price range,
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My Wylde in a Protec case.gwuilleann wrote: ↑Mon May 24, 2021 2:24 amI did something like that once with a cheap hardshell flute case, but I don't think I would want to do that with this particular model. I think the case would lose a lot of its strength, and would probably end up ruined. Here's a picture of my flute in the case.Lozq wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 11:12 pmI was toying with the idea of doing this too, actually. Although my idea was to completely remove the internal foam and replace it with a hand-carved block of my own design. How easy do you think it would be to pull out the internals? Doable, or would it be a bit of a bloodbath?
gwuilleann , is your photo flipped? What flute is that - I don't recognize the mark?
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No it's not. It's exactly this model: https://www.amazon.com/Protec-PB308TB-F ... B0002F797A
If you look at the pictures on Amazon's website, you'll see that the headjoint is on the right. Perhaps they slightly changed the design?
Edit: The flute is an Aebi (boxwood with bronze keys and rings)
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Nanuk 909 case. You’ll have to cut the foam, but solid flute case for under $40.
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Along the same lines as the Nanuk case, if you have a Harbor Freight near you: Apache 2800 https://www.harborfreight.com/2800-weat ... 63926.html
At about 28USD a solid bargain. Has pickable foam.
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At about 28USD a solid bargain. Has pickable foam.
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The Nanku 910 (over $40) is a bit longer & wider, might be more suited to a Pratten-style flute. On Amazon, both models are available with cubed pick foam. Too bad the cost seems to be lowest on the black, as the colors could be interesting.
That Apache in another post is pretty heavy duty at the price. Harbor Freight also tends to have coupons for more % off.
I've had my Protec case for awhile (have a couple) so there may be differences that have made it into the design.
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What Loren said. Copley, you really can't go wrong. Then Shannon.
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Re: First time flute buyer
Although the post is old, I would second the recommendation to go for one of Francois Baubet’s flutes, in case anyone in the same situation comes across this post in the future. They are good flutes for any price range. They sound and play fantastically to my tastes, and they are capable of putting out a powerful sound when that’s what you want.
If you get one out of delrin, it can also be of use in the future if you end up getting another flute, because delrin is very convenient to take places where one may worry about the welfare of a wooden instrument.
If you get one out of delrin, it can also be of use in the future if you end up getting another flute, because delrin is very convenient to take places where one may worry about the welfare of a wooden instrument.