Armchair Bronco
07-04-2006, 08:21 PM
I've been playing the flute off and on for almost 35 years. I also used to play alto sax for about 10 years back in day.
My one and only flute is the original student Artley flute my parents bought back in the early 1970's. I've taken good care of this flute, and have had it re-padded and re-springed a couple of times. But it's a no-frills flute with closed keys, so I'm looking for some recommendations for an upgraded flute.
In no particular order, here's what I'm looking for:
1. I plan to use the flute almost exclusively for playing Blues, R&B, and Classic Rock (stuff like Zeppelin, David Bowie, Yes, The Wipers, Nirvana Unplugged, etc.).
2. I want open holes.
3. I want a low-note foot.
4. I don't mind buying something used off eBay (as long as I think I can trust the seller).
5. I'd also like to get something rugged enough so that my kids (who are 10, 8, and 7) could play this flute if they decide to go in that direction.
6. Given #5 above, I don't want to spend a ton of money but I do want to get something that's a definite upgrade. My price ceiling would be around $400 to $450.
7. Finally, it might be fun to hook up some kind of pickup or other electronics to the flute. Don't know if this would make a difference in any recommendations.
Thanks for any suggestion about the right flute for the job.
My one and only flute is the original student Artley flute my parents bought back in the early 1970's. I've taken good care of this flute, and have had it re-padded and re-springed a couple of times. But it's a no-frills flute with closed keys, so I'm looking for some recommendations for an upgraded flute.
In no particular order, here's what I'm looking for:
1. I plan to use the flute almost exclusively for playing Blues, R&B, and Classic Rock (stuff like Zeppelin, David Bowie, Yes, The Wipers, Nirvana Unplugged, etc.).
2. I want open holes.
3. I want a low-note foot.
4. I don't mind buying something used off eBay (as long as I think I can trust the seller).
5. I'd also like to get something rugged enough so that my kids (who are 10, 8, and 7) could play this flute if they decide to go in that direction.
6. Given #5 above, I don't want to spend a ton of money but I do want to get something that's a definite upgrade. My price ceiling would be around $400 to $450.
7. Finally, it might be fun to hook up some kind of pickup or other electronics to the flute. Don't know if this would make a difference in any recommendations.
Thanks for any suggestion about the right flute for the job.