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Durably constructed of the finest materials, Gemeinhardt flutes feature integrally drawn and rolled tone holes, power-coined keys, and their exclusive four post footjoint construction which make these flutes exceptionally strong. Other features include Gemeinhardt's unique embouchure hole design, proportioned tone holes and pad cups to ensure even response and extraordinary tone throughout all registers. In addition, a gizmo key (high C facilitator) is standard on every B foot model flute. Gemeinhardt flutes also feature superior key mechanisms for fast action and outstanding playability. This flute features a solid silver head, silver-plated body, foot and keys, Model "J" standard wall headjoint, B footjoint and french style (open holes). Comes with case.
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Wonderful flute
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| Review Date: August 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Casey Brennan, Riverside Ca |
| I have had this type of flute for about 5 years now and I absolutely love it. I have never had any issues with repairs and I haven't needed any pad replacement. I also have a Gemeinhardt M2 that I used for about 6 years, 4 of which were through marching band and that poor flute put up with everything and never quit on me. I was the section leader and I was fixing my sections flutes every day with popped out springs and dead keys and never once had any issues with my "gemeiny". Maybe it's just personal use but I have had 4 different flutes during my 11 years of playing and Gemeinhardt is the best. |
Gemeinhardt repairs
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| Review Date: February 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Willow, Honesdale, PA |
| I respect the high school student's review, however, for the price, she could have purchased a far superior flute. I majored in flute in undergraduate school and it was there that I learned how Gemeinhardt flutes just don't hold up. Repairs become frequent and costly. |
Wonderful Flute for a student
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| Review Date: January 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: 3@Lc, NJ |
| I have been playing for about 6 years now, and am at an advanced high school level. (concertos, sonatas; LOTS of Bach). This was my first open-hole flute, although I have the offset-G key, which helps with transitioning to open hole. For a student flute, it has excellent tone, and it is very easy to produce a full range of dynamics. The flute is also very comfortable to play on, as the keys and infrastructure of the flute are well placed. The lower range, including the low B has a very nice sound and the notes are fairly easy to produce. I have been playing on this flute for about 3 years, and my older, beginners flute and piccolo are both Gemeinhardts. Gemeinhardt is an excellent brand for student flutists and even more experienced players, so I highly recommend any of their instruments. This is a great flute for anyone starting open-hole or just looking for a reliable instument. If you can afford it, the Gemeinhardt 3SB, with a solid silver body, produces an even nicer, more resonant tone, but this model also has a wonderful sound. |
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