- #Artley flute with artley case serial number#
- #Artley flute with artley case upgrade#
- #Artley flute with artley case professional#
You might check around for a repad quote from another shop in Belgium. The bottom line is: If you like the instrument and were happy with it, it is probably worth getting repadded - unless it has had some major damage. See these pages for prices that some have sold for:
As with anything though, a flute is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Right now on eBay there is one currently bid at $306 and two more with buy-it-now at $6000 (or best offer - definitely overpriced). On, an Artley Wilkins sold this month for $1200 USD. If your Artley Wilkins flute were restored to a good playing condition, I think it is probably worth a lot more than 300 euros. It actually was designed to be a direct competitor for Haynes, so it is NOT your typical student-level Artley. The quality was very good and was often considered to be on par with Haynes and Powell flutes of the same era. However, at the time, the Artley Wilkins was the top end flute made by Artley. He's right that you can buy a more modern flute that probably is easier to play in tune than than a lot of older "pro" flutes. I have a slightly different opinion than fluteguy. it's worth the 300 euros to get it in good working order. 014' (.35mm) thinwall head with basic embouchure. Artley Flute 17-0 modern closed hole model with c foot and offset g/a keys. If it has sentimental value, then by all means. Eastar C Flutes Open/Closed Hole C Flutes Musical Instrument with Joint Grease,Cleaning Rod, Carrying Hard Case, Stand, Gloves and Tuning Rod, 16 Key Student Flute Kids Flute Set, Silver Plated, EFL-2. It would be silver plated, yes, but in terms of design and playability, it could quite possibly be a better deal.
#Artley flute with artley case upgrade#
You could probably spend a little more money and get what is now labeled as a "student" flute, and it would probably be a considerable upgrade in terms of how it plays. it probably isn't worth much more than that. Needs a fair amount of work on pads and keys per our local music store, but were selling it since we dont use it or need it anymore.
#Artley flute with artley case serial number#
So, because of its age, the kind of flute that it is (the maker), and its state of repair. Artley flute, serial number 375056, played by junior high and high school student for total of 4 years in our possession.
#Artley flute with artley case professional#
But, with modern advances in flute-making, many student model flutes play better than the professional high end flutes made 40 years ago. At the time it was better than student level. A solid silver "ebay-junk" flute that cost you $200 will not be nearly as good as a silver plated muramatsu that you bought used for $1000.Īnd for the time when it was made, you are right. you have to understand that solid silver does not necessarily mean quality. If it has sentimental value, then by all means. Vilihy LADE Padded Flute Bag Backpack Soft Case Lightweight with Carry Handle Shoulder Strap. It would be silver plated, yes, but in terms of design and playability, it could quite possibly be a better deal. Sky Brand New C Flute Hard Case Cover w Side Pocket/Handle/Strap Black Color. So, because of its age, the kind of flute that it is (the maker), and its state of repair.
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