I just received a flute I bought on ebay two weeks ago. It is an E.F. Dean solid silver flute, model 8SB and it came with a Muramatsu wing headjoint.

The headjoint fits very loosely into the flute. Who would you guys trust to fix this? I'm assuming my local band repairman would not be the one to take it to. Also, the footjoint is loose. Any estimates as to what these two repairs should cost? It's kind of strange because the flute is in immaculate condition and looks like it was hardly ever played.

Also, does anyone have any information about the E.F. Dean company? I owned this model of flute in college, and I think that I remember hearing it was the beginning of what later became Dean Yang. Anyone know?

Suzie, thanks for your help. I'm not sure what you mean regarding ebay. I for one, really don't care about anyone knowing what I bought and for how much. I mean, maybe I would if I knew how it could effect me in a negative way. I don't believe in hiding anything from anyone unless you are doing something you shouldn't be. Enlighten me as to what has happened in a PM if you could.

What I found was odd was that the seller told me that the headjoint was "original" to the flute (purchased with the flute when it was new from the factory). I can't believe a headjoint would be sold with a flute that loosely fitting.

Amy

I have this same setup- Muramatsu headjoint on an E.F. Dean flute. I can't say that I've had problems with it being loose, but I did have an incident where a student knocked my headjoint onto the floor by accident. When repaired, the technician had me come into to make sure the fit wasn't too tight or too loose. I imagine you could have it adjusted fairly easily.

This is my first post here, I was actually looking for some information about the flutes. I've owned my professional model E.F. Dean for over fifteen years now, it's nice to catch some people online that are familiar with the flute maker! I love this flute/combo and have found only a handful that compare in my years of playing and teaching.