the selman black flutes look beautiful, but since nobody here speaks to highly of this brand, i was wondering if anyone knew of a decent brand of flutes that come in a black finish. I can`t seem to find much on google.

Sorry, but no GOOD flute is going to come in colors like that. If it is lacquered in some color, rest assure it is only a toy and total junk. Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings.

Thank you all for your responses and insight, I think she`s just gonna haffta` settle for something else.

Sincerely,

Richard W. Zidonis
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thanks for the reply dear Erin, and all the informations. Kara, i was trying to save my gemeinhardt since it is a good flute, that`s why i looked for another (cheaper flute) for practicing that i can bring anywhere without worry making scratch and dent, and i`m trying to learn how to overhauling too. yeah i bought used artley flute. thank you so much guys!

anyone ever try using sound processor or guitar effects like wahwah or whammy (bend a note) with flute microphone. is it possible? (acceptable sound)

what is a good microphone with affordable price (under 100$-150$)

edit:

what is a good FLUTE microphone with affordable price (under 100$-150$)

Isn`t it possible to get a good deal on good name-brands like Gemeinhardt on Ebay? I`m currently looking for a flute there, like an Emerson. I got a good flute from there in middle school, and it`s lasted quite a while and has served me well. I am hoping to get another flute soon for high school orchestra. Why are Ebay flutes so put-down? I can understand why Selmer flutes are no good.. but why ALL flutes from Ebay?

Also, is Emerson a good flute brand?

fluteygurl, it is the used ones that you have to be careful on ebay of. If you buy a new flute, often you won`t get a warranty on there like you would at a music store. But not all are bad. Just 99% of the used flutes I have gotten on ebay have been misrepresented and needed adjustments.

If you buy a cheap used flute and have to get it repadded, the repadding will probably cost you more than the flue. That is the risk you take. Also, some other problems like rust in pivots, or sloppy pivots, can cost just as much to correct as repadding.

You do run risks with second hand flutes on Ebay.
You also run risks with new flutes, which I highlighted in another thread - forgotten the name.

Perhaps that thread should be kept current, high in this forum, because questions about cheap Ebay flutes just don`t stop coming.