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Brandon Patrick George plays the Verne Q. Powell No. 365, a platinum flute, which sold for $187,000 in 1987. i May 24, 2017 · by James Bennett II Post a Comment asoalinPosts: 138Joined: Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:22 pmLocation: Central Florida, USA Who buys "SUPER-expensive" flutes?
Post by asoalin » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:35 pm I've been reading all I can find lately about flutes (manufacturers, options, materials, prices, etc.) because I'm planning on buying a new one in a few months and want to get the right one. "Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music." -Sergei Rachmaninoff Top fluteguy18Posts: 2311Joined: Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:11 pm
Post by fluteguy18 » Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:38 pm What I have seen among those individuals who spend upwards of $20k on a flute, either A: save up their money for a long time, or B: take out a loan through companies like American General. Other individuals are hired by the maker to endorse their company. In these cases, the individual often gets very deep discounts or a completely free flute, depending on the specifics of the contract. And lastly, very wealthy musicians like James Galway and Jeanne Baxtresser can afford very pricey instruments. Top asoalinPosts: 138Joined: Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:22 pmLocation: Central Florida, USA
Post by asoalin » Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:44 pm Fluteguy18: "Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music." -Sergei Rachmaninoff Top fluteguy18Posts: 2311Joined: Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:11 pm
Post by fluteguy18 » Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:46 pm I have the Miya 202 with: 14k riser, C# trill, offset g, split E, and D# roller. I have the MZ-8 headjoint, but because my one year headjoint exchange policy isn't up yet, I might switch to the MZ-7. The MZ-8 is almost too responsive, and has a lot of volume. The MZ-7 heads I have tried [for my playing at least], have more resistance, less volume [but more color]. The only drawback I have with the MZ-7 heads that I have tried, is that the articulation isn't as clear, and articulation is one of my weaker areas. But, that being said, this is my playing, and the various headjoints you will try might play differently for you. Top ick27Posts: 192Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2004 1:25 am
Post by ick27 » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:28 pm The most expensive sterling silver flutes generally aren't more than $11,000 right now. If you get the same flute in gold or platinum it will be much more expensive (up to maybe $40,000). I'm not entirely sure why they are so much more expensive though--the production time for a gold flute or platinum flute is only slightly more than that of a silver flute (because gold and platinum are harder than silver) and the value of the materials used is *only* around a few thousand dollars. Top MrBazPosts: 37Joined: Tue Jan 01, 2008 12:06 amLocation: Colorado Springs, CO
Post by MrBaz » Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:28 pm According to todays market quotes: Last edited by MrBaz on Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:36 pm, edited 2 times in total. Yamaha 561 Top fluteguy18Posts: 2311Joined: Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:11 pm
Post by fluteguy18 » Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:14 pm On top of those prices, you also have to take into account that you are also paying for the wasted [and unusable excess] materials. When a key is made, it is usually cast [meaning heated into a liquid, then poured into a mold] [example: Pearl, Brannen... etc. etc.]. Then, the craftsman will go in with a file and perfect the key. So, there is excess material taken off of the flute. With other companies, they will forge their keys by stamping them out of sheets of metal like a coin [example: Miyazawa]. With this system, there is usually much more excess that is not used. Even though the key comes out almost completely perfect, there is the remaining bit of the sheet metal that is not used. Top PhineasPosts: 962Joined: Sat Jan 22, 2005 1:08 am
Post by Phineas » Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:41 am My .02USD Top vandorenPosts: 58Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:25 amLocation: Scotland, UK
Post by vandoren » Sun Jan 13, 2008 6:51 am Working of precious metals in jewellery or instrument making is always carried out with saving of filings, cuttings and sprues from stampings. These savings are either melted down by the craftsman for reuse or returned to the metal merchant for credit. Nothing is allowed to be wasted - far too precious a resource. IanR.................. Top Which flute brand is the best?The Top Flute Brands On The Music Scene. 1) Miyazawa. Miyazawa is a famous music instrument company that has its base in Japan. ... . 2) Yamaha. If you've been on the music scene for a while, you've undoubtedly seen or heard about Yamaha. ... . 3) Gemeinhardt. ... . 4) Brannen Brothers. ... . 5) Emerson. ... . 6) Armstrong. ... . 7) Jupiter. ... . 8) Pearl.. How much is a golden flute worth?These are the most revered and sought-after flutes in the world. Solid gold body and headjoint with solid silver keys, open hole, and B foot. Includes C# trill and D# roller. Solid 9K keys, closed hole or C foot – special order.
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Options.. How much is a high quality flute?Beginner flutes usually range in cost from $500 to $1000. Intermediate, or step-up flutes usually cost $1,400 to $2,500 and entry level pro flutes (still largely played by advanced students) around $2500 and up.
What are expensive flutes made of?A flute made of gold or platinum (or both) is not only an exceptionally fine tool for making beautiful music, but also a true work of art. Many of the world's best players choose to play on gold and platinum instruments because they claim it allows for more variation in tone color and a warmer sound generally.
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