I consider a professional flute to be the flute that is owned and played by a professional (someone who gets paid to play). ... Student model flutes usually have these attributes: Less expensive. Made of nickel and plated by silver or some other shiny color.26 feb 2017
What is the most expensive brand of flute?
Haynes Platinum Flute Some of the most expensive flutes in the world are found at the Flute Center of New York. This custom-made Haynes platinum flute is quite possibly the most expensive flute currently available for purchase.16 oct 2020
What is a good professional flute?
- Pearl Quantz Series Flute. ...
- Gemeinhardt 32B Flute. ...
- Yamaha 677H Professional Flute. ...
- Gemeinhardt Model 3OB Flute. ...
- Lazarro Professional Silver Nickel Flute.
Custom-made flutes use more expensive materials, higher-quality pads, and have many more hours of hands-on time making sure all of the details of assembly, regulation, and finish are as excellent as possible. Usually these instruments are built by a few people in a small shop instead of a large crew in a factory.
How much should I pay for a 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.27 feb 2020
What is the most expensive flute ever sold?
William Kincaid's Verne Q. Powell Flute In 1986, this flute was sold at auction for $187,000. While this is far less than some of the world's most expensive instruments, such as Bill Wyman's 1969 Fender Mustang bass guitar, it is still the most expensive flute in the world.16 oct 2020