I have to say I'm absolutely gobsmacked piscismoon that you got your flute for under $300!!!!! That's how much my parents paid for my gemy 2sp 5 years ago!! I'm really happy for you and jealous xD. EMERSON FLUTE MODEL EF60F-Silver Head-NOS-USA Made Warranty Great Deal - 1039.00. I mean doesn't that particular Emerson model retail under 3k or so? And a lot of the new Jupiter Models, including their Demedci (spelled wrong sorry)are really nice for the money.Īs for Yamaha.I don't particularly like the Yamaha models below the 500 series, including the 211 model, and find them over-priced imho. You won't know what you are missing until you try a decent flute. Perfect for the advanced student or amateur.
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It has forged keys, adjusting screws, tight tolerances and superb padding plus the colorful sound quality. The Handmade Emerson 88B flute boasts a completely handcrafted mechanism and exquisite finishing work. Model EF8 with Y-arms and designed to meet the demands of the serious musician. Why sell yourself short and only look into those two brands when there is so much more (and better) brands out there for the money? If you like it, then okay. Emerson EF8 Flute Open Hole ( All Sterling Silver ) A French style flute. There are MUCH better flutes in the same price range as an Emerson 88b. You would have been further ahead with a Yamaha student 221.
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Initially crafting only very fine hand made flutes for professionals, the company expanded in 1952 to produce all levels of. If I would have read this thread before you had made your decision I would have told you not to go with either one of the brands mentioned. Founded by Kurt Gemeinhardt, a 4th generation flute-maker from Markneukirchen, Germany, the Gemeinhardt company was established in 1948 in Elkhart, IN, 20 years after Gemeinhardt’s immigration to the United States.