OK. I've finally decided to save up for a flute. Now the question is which one? I want something nice, but probably not over $400. I haven't started saving up yet .
I've looked at the M&E polymer, but my computer wouldn't pull up a sound sample. I've also looked at Sweetheart, and also at Healy.
Does anyone have any good suggestions or preferences of their favorite flute (within the said price range)? Thanks.
M&E all the way! Do a forum search and you should end up with plenty of info and soundclips. I have two posted on Clips and Snips under flutes, and James Peeples has plenty (much better clips) of both M&E original and R&R flutes.
If you're going to spend under $400, you can take Healy off your list. New, they start at $750 ( http://www.skiphealy.com/frames/main/in ... 2piece.htm ). I happened to be very lucky and got a 3 piece keyless for much less than his list price, though still more than $400, but new, they start at $1000.
Not a flute player, but that doesn’t mean I won’t share my opinion.
If you are planning on getting an expensive flute in the long run, a plastic M&E (or other plastic flute) might be a good option because when you get your “expensive” flute you can always use the M&E in tougher conditions.
"Be not deceived by the sweet words of proverbial philosophy. Sugar of lead is a poison."
ebay is to much of a risk to take if you're putting it all on the line.
a Delrin (or PVC) flute will have it's place, even if later on you get a wooden/better flute.
go with plastic as your first flute.
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I've had 2 keyed M&E flutes and also have played on a Seery for 5 years and, it's obviously just MY opinion, the Seery is a lot more constant, in tune, lighter, easier to play, also possible to had keys on, and Mr Seery is also a very good fellow. This doesn't criticize anything from Mr Cronnolly work, I just prefer the Seery so much ...
Tell us something.: I play the first flute Jon Cochran ever made but haven't been very active on the board the last 9-10 years. Life happens I guess...I owned a keyed M&E flute for a while and I kind of miss it.
Band Nerd wrote:OK. I've finally decided to save up for a flute. Now the question is which one? I want something nice, but probably not over $400. I haven't started saving up yet .
I've looked at the M&E polymer, but my computer wouldn't pull up a sound sample. I've also looked at Sweetheart, and also at Healy.
Does anyone have any good suggestions or preferences of their favorite flute (within the said price range)? Thanks.
Collin
I echo Eilam, you ought to think about getting a Delrin flute from Jon C. If I wasn't accustomed to my M&E I'd probably go with a Rudall model out of delrin....
Jayhawk wrote:I still wanna try someone's M&E R&R so I can compare, but I love my Seery to this day. Played it outside during lunch today, and man it sounds good.
Eric
Well, if you can make to a session in Chandler AZ tonight, you can try mine.
Bob
Failure is NOT an option - it comes bundled with the software.
Buying used is a great idea, and posting a want add on this forum is a great way to do it.
I've owned Copeland, Hoza, Hamilton, Seery, M&E and Dixon flutes.
To be honest the Seery was the best, and the one I still play. Its not even one of his new ones, its an old used one I paid $300 for. I've played it in concerts all over, its scratched up, and I keep it in my backpack (and occassionally my patrol pack, I'm a soldier). It sounds great and never breaks.
The Dixon was less of a finger reach, and a good choice as well. The rest are all more expensive than $400, and to be honest, I didn't like them as much.
Good luck finding something good. I however, second the above Seery rocks!
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