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Flutes over $5,000
Flutes from $2,000 - $5,000
Flutes under $2,000
Wood Flutes
Piccolos, Altos, Basses, etc.
Headjoints and Accessories
Wanted

FOR SALE

Flutes over $5,000

• Brannen handmade silver flute #27--, 0.14 headjoint with gold riser, 0.16 body with B foot, inline G, Brogger Mekanik, Brogger Acoustic, A=442. Excellent condition. Recently overhauled by Brannen. $9,000. Available for tryout in Manhattan, NY. Email wsimon@mcgarrysimon.com

• Fully loaded beautiful hand-crafted solid silver Miyazawa flute. In mint condition, no dings, dents or tarnish. 20 years old, recently repadded and recorked, open hole, C-foot and B foot attatchment, solid silver mechinism, donut ring in L3 key for high E adjustment, giszmo on B-foot, C # trill key, rollers on both footjoints, off set G , and double case for both feet and room for 2 head joints. Only 2 owners and can tell you the complete history of this instrument. $7,500 obo. gooberts@cox.net

• Powell Aurumite 14K body and footjoint #12526 w/ 18K gold Lafin headjoint with Adler wings. Handmade, 0.014", sterling silver body and keywork, 14K gold tubing, offset G, C# trill, D# roller, Struabinger pads, soldered tone holes. The 18K Lafin (0.012") has been professionally fitted to the Powell by adding silver to the headjoint tendon and can be removed if ever required. Both bought new in 2006. Original owner. In perfect condition with no dings, dents or scratches. $20,115. efmortison@yahoo.com or call 858-774-4405.

• Powell #6873 w/headjoint. Handmade custom sterling silver 0.014" tubing with soldered tone holes. C foot, in line G keys, A-440 pitch, French open cups. Sterling silver 0.014" headjoint with 18k embouchure. Made in 1984 and in excellent condition. The instrument can be viewed in Baltimore, MD. For serious inquires, arrangements could be made to see the instrument in Michigan approximately 90 minutes from Chicago. Using an escrow service I can also send the flute to you and provide a 48 hour inspection period for your approval. Willing to send and sell internationally. Asking $8,000.

• Vintage Verne Powell (circa 1959) in pristine restored condition 0.014 tubing, 440-442 pitch, soldered key holes, pointed keywork, B-Foot. Offered for sale at $8750. Contact ksj008@ntlworld.com

• Verne Powell Flute (Circa 1970) Beautifully restored flute in mint condition, 0.014 tubing, 440-442 pitch, soldered key holes, pointed keywork, B-Foot. Offered for sale at $8500. Contact ksj008@ntlworld.com

• Powell #3917, 14 k gold thru out, in line key work, B-foot, in excellent condition, original case and cover. $22,000. Call 561-364-7766 jimcalabrese@att.net

• I have three beautiful open-G# (German system) instruments for sale which I need to sell quickly to pay for legal expenses. They are a silver Brannen-Cooper flute (#2356) with a Broegger mechanik, C# trill, Coltman C#, detachable B foot, gold headjoint and lipplate. A Chris Abell grenadilla flute (#23), with a C-foot, C# trill, silver keywork. A Powell piccolo, grenadilla body and head, silver keywork. Available as a batch for $16,000 firm. chris@themusicianscollective.com or (707) 225-1862

• Powell #795, solid silver flute in mint condition, drawn tone holes, .018 inches thickness, French cups – open hole, inline G, C-foot. $8,860. Eugene E Lorello sterling silver, gold plated headjoint priced separately at $1,000. Paypal or local Phoenix, AZ sale only. 480-654-2096 or email letsdanceband@earthlink.net

• Powell Flute #1144. Excellent condition. Conservatory, solid silver head, foot and key mechanism, "C" foot, open hole keys with in-line G key. Includes personal letter from Verne Q. Powell. Valued at $8,500 will accept $7,200. auntsj@hotmail.com

• Powell Commercial model flute, #3037, open hole, offset G, split-E, B-foot, A440, with solid 14K gold Powell headjoint. No damage anywhere, pads are old but seal perfectly. U.S. sales only, I am near Los Angeles, CA. $9,000 OBO. spnunberg@earthlink.net

• Brannen Cooper serial #4006 , 14K gold body, French model, in-line G, A-442, Brogger Mekanik and acoustic, d# roller, B footjoint with gismo, 14 K Gold modern Cooper Style Headjoint, Serial #00237. $19,995. Like new. howlinwinds@cox.net

• Brannen Cooper flute, Hand made. Sterling silver tube, sterling silver mechanism, Brogger Mekanik, Brogger Acoustic, Soldered toneholes, 014 tube thickness, A442, Sterling silver Brannen headjoint. Brown case & lambswool padded outer case that came w/flute. Asking $9.000. filattan@libero.it

• Powell Aurumite 9K 3100 Series. made in 1998. Low B, in line G, A=442. Philharmonic cut head joint. Flute is in perfect playing condition. It does have tarnished keyes. Have played this flute all over the world to great acclaim, really an amazing flute. Asking $ 7,500 OBO. email Sergio at flauto71@yahoo.com

• Powell 3100, # 31-2713, 9K Auremite body, A=442, sterling silver open-hole keys, in-lineG, low B with gizmo, high E facilitator, Straubinger pads, Philharmonic cut headjoint. Cherry wood case with leather cover. The flute has just been overhauled and is in mint condition. $6000 + insurance and shipping. scraigva@aol.com

• Handmade Sankyo 18K white gold ( gold, platina, nickel ) flute, 1980, #17730, split E, open key, offset G, C- foot, high G-A trill, silver applicature, professionally used and maintained. First class instrument, as new. Asking price in Euro: € 20000. Resident in Amersfoort , The Netherlands. tomtulen@lento.demon.nl

• Almost New Brannen Brothers Flute (#5253). Purchaced in late April 2004. French model, offset G, A-442, .016 Body and headjoint tubing, Brogger Mekanik, Brogger Acoustic, C# Trill, Split E, B-foot, D#roller, Modified Cooper style headjoint with 14K rose gold embouchure (serial #04106). $10,500 plus shipping/insurance. HDSmalls87@hotmail.com

• Brannen silver flute body and footjoints only. #5642 made for me in September 2005. I bought this flute with no headjoint. Open hole, offset G, B-foot, no gizmo, C# trill, Brögger mekanik and acoustic, soldered tone holes, french arms, white gold springs, .014" tubing, extra D footjoint, LOW C# LEVER, JS Schmidt gold pads. Comes with professional style leather covered combo case for flute/piccolo and D footjoint, Brannen case cover and cleaning rod. Flute without headjoint will cost around $12,400. Asking $11,000. rsamsonpicc@hotmail.com

• Powell handcrafted professional flute in excellent condition. Sterling silver, soldered tone holes, .018 Tubing, B-foot, in-line G, french cups. Serial #3746. Brand new leather french case and Altieri cover. Also comes with original case if interested. $6500 or best offer. amyctiborflute@yahoo.com

• Powell Custom Handmade Flute #6118, 1981, sterling silver, soldered tone holes, .014, Cooper Scale, A-440, French cups, C-foot, in-line, Drelinger silver headjoint with Gold air reed. Recently repadded, in excellent condition, with extremely stable intonation and classic Powell tone color. Played professionally in the San Diego Symphony. Highly recommended for the serious orchestral or solo artist. I accept paypal, or local San Diego, CA sales only. $7,800 OBO. adanprov@cox.net

• Handmade C foot Powell flute made in 1958 (#1868) in excellent condition. Tubing .014 inch, solid silver, in-line G, pointed arms, A440, soldered tone holes, traditional scale with excellent Powell intonation. All-original Powell. A wonderful, singing flute that plays easily in all registers. Paypal or local (New York City area) sale ONLY - no checks of any kind. USA sale only. $7,800. metronomefever-box@yahoo.com

• Muramatsu 14K solid gold handmade custom flute, solid silver keys, open hole, outline, split E, new, $24,000 or best offer info@bens-music.com

• Miyazawa "Classic Series" Type I (RH-SS) Flute. Sterling silver headjoint (MZ-3B), body, foot joint, and key mechanisms. Traditional French style pointed tone arms. B foot, inline G flute with "High C Facilitator Gizmo" (on foot joint) and Straubinger pads. Gold springs and a hand cut lip plate. Miyazawa's predecessor to the "Boston" model. A first rate, top-of-the-line flute. US$6000 + shipping. Negotiable. Contact: ssnow@telusplanet.net or 403-287-3040

• Miyazawa model 401 silver flute. B-footjoint, split E, C# trill, off-set G, drawn tone hole and straubinger pads. In excellent condition. Asking $6,000 or 4,000 British pounds. Contact: +44 07767290739 or bugs9779@yahoo.com.

Flutes from $2,000 - $5,000

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• Miyazawa PCM 300R Flute purchased in 1991, hardly ever used and in excellent condition. #39136. Open hole, in-line G, with B foot. Y-style arms and modern key cups. Mouthpiece is gold plated. Original case and cover are both in excellent condition. Asking $2,300. cre8fmusic@aol.com

• Altus 907 #032834, professional hand carved silver headjoint, silver plated body and footjoint. Open hole, french arms, inline G, B foot. Completely overhauled a month ago for $250 US by an Altus technician, with new pads, and adjusted, oiled. etc. Original case cover, leather bound case, wooden cleaning rod, original Altus silk microweave polishing cloth. Asking $2200 plus shipping costs, firm. Email for questions! Payment by Paypal. madelineyin@yahoo.com

• Haynes #41425, 1974 solid silver flute, C-foot, in excellent condition. It was recently expertly serviced with new pads. Asking $4,000. Serious inquiries contact hbrown@owensgrp.com

• Pearl Maesta, solid silver, handmade model PE9800RBICDN - Serial #18274. This gorgeous flute has been made with every major option. 0.925 Sterling Silver, French "open hole" with pointed key arms and elegant hand engraved headjoint crown, rings and keys. Incredibly vibrant handcut headjoint. Modern scale A-442; In-line G, split E, C# trill, D# roller, low B-foot with gizmo key, pinless mechanism, drawn tone holes, white gold springs. In deluxe leather, velvet-lined French-style case with Naugahyde case cover and wooden cleaning rod. Serious inquiries please contact CADebussy1862@aol.com

• Handmade Miyazawa MC-375RH (Classic model predecessor) with sterling silver headjoint, body, footjoint and mechanism; low B, inline G. It has the brightness of a Miyazawa but also a very rich bottom register and a round tone throughout. Appraised for $6,850, asking $4,000. Payment by western union no checks please. luvinme29@yahoo.com

• Powell 2100 solid silver flute with “P” headjoint, in excellent condition, 10k wire springs, French pointed arms, adjustment screws, medium wall tubing, drawn tone holes and Straubinger pads. Recent COA. Comes with Signature cherry case with purple interior, outer black zip-up case and laquered cherry cleaning rod. This flute is in perfect working order, but will eventually need new pads. marneybaron (@) yahoo dot com. $3,900 obo.

• Yamaha YFL-881. French model, in-line G, C-foot, sterling silver headjoint, body, footjoint, and keys, soldered tone holes, white gold springs, hand-cut embouchure hole, in great mechanical condition, recently serviced. A bit of tarnish. $3,000. I am located in Los Angeles. wmbish@yahoo.com

• Altus 1107. Beautiful flute offered in pristine condition having hardly been played. This is a solid silver flute with pointed keywork and B-Foot. $2995. ksj008@ntlworld.com

• Altus 1107, open hole, offset with split E and high E facilitator. Comes with a insulated case, wooden cleaning rod. No dents or dings. A few small scratches. Never used outside, and always placed on flute stand. Always cleaned and polished. $3,700. amsfergie@yahoo.com

• Wm.s Haynes vintage C flute, #15378, made in the 30's, offset keys, sterling silver construction thru out, gold springs, excellent condition. $2,500 firm. jimcalabrese@att.net or 716 947 3082

• Miyazawa 401 RBE Flute with 14K gold riser, #76016. Offset G, B-foot, and split-E mechanism. Purchased new in 2003; it is in beautiful condition. Asking $4000. Questions and offers: kevint250@comcast.net

• Haynes Commercial Model (#32974), C-foot, covered holes, drawn tone holes, solid sterling. Excellent condition. In December 06 I spent $1000 to have it professionally overhauled by a highly respected repairman. Includes new Northwind, French case and case cover. The price is $3150. This instrument was made in 1963. Many consider this period to be the golden era of Haynes, when quality was at its peak. braddow@microsoft.com or 415-378-9506.

• Muramatsu Professional Model CF4. #30424. Solid silver French model, open hole with B-foot and in-line G. Has a gizmo and a LOVELY sound. In good shape.Comes with hard case, case cover and cleaning rod. I am original owner; paid $5000 for it in early 1980s. For sale for $3,200 or best offer. Contact: Michele (714) 904-5935

• Prima Silver-Sonic Like New. Made in Japan (#73590). Handmade, sterling professional NRS1 cut headjoint, sterling (body and B footjoint), open hole, in line G, c-gimzo key, Sankyo case, tigerwood rose. This flute looks and plays like a new flute. ($2650 / price new is over $4000 demo). Liz (248) 885-2583

• Haynes Handmade #45722 with original case and cleaning rod. Thin wall, in-line g, c-foot, soldered tone holes, french open hole keycups. Completely overhauled w Lucien Deluxe pads; looks and plays beautifully. $2800 + expenses. mikegillispie@hotmail.com

• Sankyo #19983 model DN, hand-made, silver body and keys with 24K gold embouchure (NRS Head joint). In line with G insert, B foot, $2,100. fluteguru_2002@yahoo.com

• Muramatsu GXII, solid silver & handcut headjoint, solid silver body, silver-clad mechanism. B-foot, heavy wall and offset G. Purchased new July 1, 1997 and played for three years then stored. It is in near-mint condition (no dings or dents). Paid $4,850 in 1997 and similar used model listed for $3,995 on-line but asking only $3,750. akraniak@wideopenwest.com

• Powell flute 2100 sn# 211706 Offset G with open holes G disk insert and B foot. Also has an Aurumite headjoint with a solid 9k gold lip plate, in a solid cherywood case, repaded by Powell Flutes in Maynard Mass. just last year with Straubinger pads, plays perfectly. $4,800. Resonable offers considered. Remember the Aurumite headjoint cost $1,400 and the recent repad cost me $600. emo47@comcast.net I will only deal with Canadian and USA residents.

• Goosman Butterfly headjoint, all silver with gold riser on an Emerson flute (hasn't been played in a while so the flute itself may need some attention). The headjoint costs $1475 new, will sell entire flute for $1400. The serial number on the flute is 41769 6. jennystewart74@netscape.net

• Altus 1107, 0.958 Britannia Silver flute with Nickel Silver-silver plated mechanism, drawn tone holes, stainless steel springs. Open hole, offset with split E and high E facilitator, B-foot. Comes with a leather case with authentic James Galway’s signature in silver on top, royal blue velvet interior, wooden cleaning rod, 5 plastic plugs, plush to protect the flute from heat, cold, and moisture, and a polyester case cover. 2 tiny dings and 2 minor dents; never used for outdoor event nor placed on hard surfaces but on soft surfaces only; always cleaned and polished. $4,300 philjoyz@hotmail.com

• Sankyo #19983 model DN, hand-made, silver body and keys with 24K gold embouchure (NRS Head joint). In line with G insert, B foot, $2,100 contact Andrea andreacool_cu005@yahoo.com

• MF4 Muramatus, all silver, B- foot. #07746. Reconditioned to perfection! Comes in new black leather case with Sedona insulated cover and new Sedona cleaning rod. $3500. Same flute new exceeds $6k! A great flute in need of a good home! email: flutestore (at) comcast.net

• Mateki Flute Model M052 Gorgeous Flute! All Silver, B-foot, French Model, .014; Beautiful rich "wooden" tone. Lists for $7,000+. Overhauled to perfection, mint! A steal at: $4250.00 or make me an offer. Contact: flutes (@) magikflute.com (written this way to avoid spam).

• Muramatsu EX Still under warranty, solid silver headjoint, B footjoint, open hole, A-442, amazing projection both in recital halls and orchestral setting. Purchased less than 1 year ago, absolute mint condition. Asking $2,750 tshepherd@gsu.edu

• Powell flute # 2836, C foot, straubinger pads, pointed arms, drawn toneholes, made by Almeda. Powell headjoint not original but excellent. $4000.00 Call Chris at (574)596-2073

• Miyazawa model 401 sterling silver flute. B-footjoint, split E mechanism, C# trill, off-set G, drawn tone hole and Straubinger pads. In excellent condition. Asking $4,000. Contact: +34 629 979 223 or bugs9779@yahoo.com .

• Miyazawa 402RE silver flute. Profeesional flute with C foot, split E, offset G and straubinger pads. Thick wall flute, 0.018" tube thickness. In excellent condition with no dents or scratches. Manufactured and purchased in 2005. Asking $3500 obo. Pictures available upon request. piccoloflute85@yahoo.com

Flutes under $2,000

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• Wm. S. Haynes, #31959, solid silver, commercial model, closed hole, C-foot, offset G, good condition. Classic rich Haynes sound. $1,499 plus shipping. cottongoat@yahoo.com

• Prima Sankyo Etude Flute, CF201, S/N 1366, $1,400 obo. Original solid silver headjoint with handcut embrouchure, plateau (closed hole), C foot. In excellent condition and recently serviced (except pads). Has a wonderful projection and clarity as one would expect from a Prima Sankyo. Must sell as I just purchased a Haynes. sankyo_etude@yahoo.com

• C.G. CONN, #34012, made in late 1800's-early 1900's, handmade professional flute, soldered toneholes, ebonite headjoint, inlaid mother of pearl on ebonite thumb rest, ebonite rollers, removable thumb rest is also ebonite with inlaid mother of pearl. Comes in two sections, in original case, wood covered with leather. Ebonite headjoint has a hole in which to play and is very easy to play. Intonation is a baroque sound. It has just been overhauled by a professional at C.G. Conn Ltd. Boehm System, low pitch C. Asking 2,000 OBO 903-821-0100 email kermogina@msn.com

• YFL-421, #011620, in great condition. Minor/normal surface wear evident, but no dings or scratches. Sterling silver head, Nickel silver body, Plateau model, Offset G, C-foot, Neoprene bumpers, French case with outer carrying bag. $1000 obo. Call or email anytime: 231-218-9424, jscottsmith3d@gmail.com

• Olds Ambassador Flute #303687 with case. In perfect condition, recent complete overhaul, no dents or dings. The finish is very good. It is closed hole. Also included is a flute book (if wanted) and a cleaning rod. It plays great and needs no work. $220 OBO. Kevin9647@SBCGlobal.Net

• Lovely Miyazawa PCM 300R flute from the late 80's. Excellent condition, new pads. This flute combines 65% silver, with other precious metals to give a "tonal range more colorful than nickel silver with a response faster than sterling". A442. open hole C foot. 1,500.00 or best offer. segues73204@mypacks.net

• Gemeinhardt 3SB flute. Solid silver headjoint with gold plated lipplate. Open hole, solid silver body and footjoint, low B foot w/ gizmo. Comes with a softshell strapped case. This flute has been kept in good playing condition and was recently overhauled, all new pads. $1,250. klegler@lions.k12.ar.us

• Armstrong 80. C-foot, in-line G, open hole w/plugs (French Model), sterling silver head. This is a nice flute, and plays beautifully for the intermediate user. It comes in a heavy duty hard case. All the pads and corks look good and are in excellent condition, though you may want it checked out (hasn't been played in awhile). $450 plus shipping. janeth2409@yahoo.com.

• Miyazawa M-70S (equivalent to PA 102). Silver lip-plate and riser, silver plated nickel silver alloy body and keys, extruded and rolled tone holes with offset G, plateau keys to low C, A442. Just serviced and brand new pads. There is slight wear on the plating, which has no effect on it's sweet tone. $700 OBO. segues-73204@mypacks.net

• 3B Gemeinhardt open hole student flute. Brand new, mint condition. Rarely used. Open holed with plugs. Comes with case. Asking 900.00 for it.

• 3B Gemeinhardt Open hole Student Flute. Has been play only ten times and still in orginally condition. There are no scrapes or scares on it and looks as just like it did when it was bought 2 years ago. Must sell to help out with family expenses and asking for 1,000 or best offer. rebecca_meschon@yahoo.com

• Gemeinhardt Model 3SB Conservatory Flute, French model (open hole); solid silver Model “J1” standard wall headjoint; solid silver body and low B footjoint; silver-plated keys and components. Byrrillium Copper Springs. Perfect condition. Leather, velvet lined case specifically designed to protect each key. Black Plastic flute swab. $1500 or best offer. bethanstinson@yahoo.com

• E.L.D. Special Open hole, B foot, upgraded sterling silver headjoint, gold plate lip plate, silver plated nickel silver body, upgraded case and cover. Flute is in excellent condition, $1100 + $50 OBO, shipping and handling via paypal only. mirguy20@bellsouth.net

• Natsuki flute #158, solid silver, open hole, C foot, A440, D# roller, offset G, beautiful warm sound and in excellent condition. $2500AUD, in Melbourne, Australia. edwinaharrison@smartchat.net.au

• Yamaha YFL-581H #053091 with original hard and soft cases, cleaning rod, box w all packing, paperwork and cleaning cloth. EC headjoint, in-line g, b-foot w gizmo, french open hold keycups. Original pads in great condition; no dents--looks and plays great. $1400 + expenses. mikegillispie@hotmail.com

• Yamaha YFL-581H - EC Headjoint, in-line g, b-foot w gizmo, french open hole key cups with original french style case and cover and cleaning rod. Very low mileage and excellent condition with no dents and only minimal light surface signs of use. Original pads are in excellent condition. Plays like a much more expensive flute; $1,500 firm. Email mikegillispie@hotmail.com

• Muramatsu hand made in Japan (#17682). All original. Solid Silver flute (headjoint body C foot keys & mechanisms), open hole, in line G, Muramatsu case, rod. One previous owner. Lovely playing condition. Defect free. Rich full Muramatsu tone. $1,999. Contact Liz (248) 885-2583

• Gemeinhardt KGM Limited made in USA (#2584). Silver K1 cut headjoint with 9KT rose gold engraved lip and riser, solid silver (body, B footjoint), open hole, pointed key arms, in line G, c-gizmo key, gold springs, Gemeinhardt case, leather outer carry bag, rod, plugs. Perfect condition. $1,650. Contact liz (248) 885-2583

• Yamaha 581open hole; silver headjoint, 925 EC. Excellent condition, looks like new. Recent conditioning. One owner only, a professional flutist. Asking $1700. james_brightppd005@yahoo.com

• Yamaha 581open hole; silver head joint, 925 EC. Excellent condition, looks like new. Recent conditioning. One owner only, a professional flutist. Asking $1700. landonelizabeth@hotmail.com (570-673-8721)

• Haynes solid silver flute. Classic model with C-foot, closed hole, heavy wall, #20290. Extra headjoint in addition to the original one. Excellent condition. $2000. David 317 251-3751 or dblick48@hotmail.com

• Armstrong Model 80 B Sterling Silver Flute, #8471291, Solid sterling silver, B-foot, open hole, in-line G, gizmo key, gold plated engraved lip plate. Comes with professional style case, soft fleece lined case cover, cleaning swab, cleaning rod and polishing rag. Regular maintenance performed, this flute is in great shape. Great price $500.00 plus S/H. criley@ARINC.com

• E.F. Dean, Silver headjoint, silver plated body. Open-hole, B-foot with gizmo. French style, velvet lined hard case, carry case, wooden cleaning rod. Not used regular for a couple of years but very well maintained. Owner leaving the country must sell $650 or a near offer. Also have a Buffet student flute which the buyer can have free as part of the package. jaynic1972@aol.com

• Jupiter diMedici, model AFL-1011R (designed by Altus) made for Jupiter's 60th anniversary. It's 18k gold plate mixed with solid silver throughout the headjoint & full body. Plays wonderfully, very rich sound & there are no dings at all. Very minor scratches. Has both a B and D foot. French case, leather cover for case & wooden cleaning rod. Serious buyers only. I paid $3000.00 and want $1900.00 OBO for it. I am the original owner. liquidgirl333@hotmail.com

• Altus 1107, 0.958 Britannia Silver flute with Nickel Silver-silver plated mechanism, drawn tone holes, stainless steel springs. Open hole, offset with split E and high E facilitator, B-foot. Comes with a leather case with authentic James Galway’s signature in silver on top, royal blue velvet interior, wooden cleaning rod, 5 plastic plugs, plush to protect the flute from heat, cold, and moisture, and a polyester case cover. 2 tiny dings and 2 minor dents; never used for outdoor event nor placed on hard surfaces but on soft surfaces only; always cleaned and polished. $1,300. kelvinmoore11@yahoo.com

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• Christensen-Schwelm #48. This rare flute represents an important piece of American flute history. Made for a short time between 1913-1915, grenadilla body, solid silver keys, closed hole, offset G, C-foot with double roller, crutch, B/C and G/A shakes, original case. Good condition, no crack, keys are nicely tarnished. Old pads but plays fantastic. $2,500. (978) 461-0705.

• Abell Wooden Flute, African Blackwood (grenadilla) with sterling silver mechanism, B-foot, split E mechanism, offset G, French (open hole) model. Exceptional Condition. Jersey City , NJ. $ 8,500. Contact: ajm85@optonline.net

• Early 20th Century Rittershausen flute with original case and book. Excellent playing condition, C Flute, Boehm system, wood w/silver keys. Has never had any cracks or repairs. It recently had some minor padding work done by Eric South in Atlanta. Marked Carl Fischer New York (and what looks like 1234) and Rittershausen Berlin. Estimated production 1917-1918. Also included is a Carl Fischer edition Flute and Piccolo Player’s Studio book (fair condition) and original case (fair/poor condition). $3,000 for all. lisagwtwfan@alltel.net

• Abell Flute #63, with Abell headjoint #214. Grenadilla body, silver keys, open holes, B-foot with gizmo, offset G, C# trill, D# roller, A442, in excellent condition. $10,000. ramflute@earthlink.net

• Haynes Flute #2537 [made in 1913]. Wonderful wooden flute with closed holes, off-set G, C-foot joint with D# and C# rollers. Absolutely wonderful appearance and perfect playing condition. Warm and powerful tone, great intonation (440). Asking $5,100. PayPal preferred. lwillard@bellsouth.net

• Abell wooden flute, #112, open holes, offset G, comes with B & C footjoints, and a new headjoint. $11,000 o.n.o. music@aikichick.com

• Wm. S. Haynes #2353; built in 1912. According to the Haynes company records it is a low pitched Db flute made of granadilla wood with silver keys. This is a lovely antique instrument and is in great condition with the exception of a hairline crack in the headjoint. I keep it filled with beeswax which seals it up nicely without altering the original condition of the flute. This flute was expertly repadded and cleaned by Mr. Terry McGee in Australia just about 5 years ago. $4,900. mamacardinal06@yahoo.com

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• I have an amazing vintage Haynes alto flute serial # 14950 that I would like to trade for a vintage gold Haynes C flute. Contact jesse.barish@verizon.net or (310)396-2033

• Zentner Piccolo, # 4131. Grenadilla, silver-plated keys(?) w/case in great condition. Might need new pads, but my sax/flute/keyboardist says it plays really nice. Make me a fair offer. Contact Chris at #480-326-1654 or chrispy2shoes@yahoo.com

• Powell silver piccolo #1166 made in 1953, A442, good high and low register. Made specifically for my Uncle, Arthur Ephross, when he played with the Boston Pops. $5,500 dephross@earthlink.net

• I am selling a flute and a piccolo. Piccolo is a YPC-32. Flute is a YPC-321. Both are in very good condition. I will also give for free a case that hold both flute and piccolo (two-in-one) that has flower printed material. Both come in original case. Flute for $350 and piccolo for $500. If someone would like them both I would sell them for $750 together. phvolleygirl@hotmail.com

• Zentner piccolo, #2358. Recent cleaned, oiled, and adjusted, and the pads were reseated, in great shape, grenadilla wood and silver-plated nickel keys, appraised at $2,500 - asking $1,700. Pictures are available upon request. fluteforweddings@gmail.com.

• Roy Seaman grenadilla wood piccolo - #2022 , silver keys. Incredible, rich tone, one of the best piccolos I've ever played. No cracks; in good condition. Includes case cover. $1,500 OBO sscirri@buffalo.edu

• Burkhart & Phelan Piccolo Headjoint: Aged Grenadilla wood, wave style. $300 Puchased in 2000. Great headjoint; I got into the finals of the Boston and Chicago symphonies with it. jenrob57@yahoo.com

• Emerson Silver Alto Flute - EFA3. Head, body and foot are all in solid-silver, excellent condition, no scratches or dings and pads in great shape. $2,200. Buyer to pay actual shipping and insurance cost. I'm also selling a Muramatsu all-silver ST flute and the Altieri bag as well. minstein@bellsouth.net

• Barely used Pearl Alto with both straight and curved head joints. Purchased in 2006. $1,200 or best offer. dsephill@aol.com

• Bettoney vintage Alto flute #5704 solid silver construction thruout, soldered tone holes, belonged to Albert Tipton Big beautiful sound. Nice condition, original case a little smelly but usable. $3500. Call 561 364 7766 jimcalabrese@att.net

• Yamaha piccolo #32 brand new, and never played, plastic body with sterling silver head joint and keys. $1100AUD, in Melbourne, Australia. edwinaharrison@smartchat.net.au

• Sankyo alto flute, model 3 with straight head. Sterling body and head, silver clad mechanism and pointed key arms. #GS127. The instrument is approximately two years old and in fantastic condition with no scratches or dings. Pads and mechanism are in excellent shape. Our shop has installed a removable G donut to facilitate the high E. The bottom end on this flute is just gorgeous. $7,000US. massullomusic@shaw.ca

• Geminhardt Alto Flute 10ASH, #3232, curved head, super condition, I hardly used it. $1,500 hnawoj@ccs.edu

Headjoints and Accessories

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• Mancke silver headjoint with 18k riser. Excellent new condition, beautiful sounding head, from full robust centered sound to sweet gently flowing lines, full of colors, ease of articulation, and projection. I have two and only wish to keep one now. Asking $1,600. yogiflute@access4less.net

• Powell Handmade Solid Silver headjoint, made in the mid- to late 1930's. In Pristine condition. Beautiful intonation! No musty odors, non-smoking. Has been evaluated by several pros for the age of the piece. The value on this will only go up! asking 1,000 obo 903-821-0100 or email kermogina@msn.com

• Howel Roberts -Pearl Flute (Blackwood Highlight Model) This model is made of Grenadilla wood with a rosewood Inlay in the embouchure. It is crafted completely out of one piece of wood-lip and body. The tenon mount are in sterling silver. Mint-Excellent condition, I paid $1,400, willing to sell for $1,000. Contact Axel Febles at axelfebles@mac.com or 770-367-5681.

• Lillian Burkart 14K white gold headjoint, sterling silver lip, 2 crowns, (silver and 14K rose gold). Serial #717, mint condition. Burkart cut, wonderful articulation, sparkling, brilliant sound, wide variety of colors, mint condition. Asking $4,000. Boston area. Contact Deb at 617-524-4009 or chamarts@earthlink.net.

• Williams headjoint, #812. Sterling silver tubing and lip-plate with a platinum riser and a 14k gold crown ring. It has an absolutely gorgeous full sound! Excellent shape, appraised at $2,100, asking $1,650. Pictures are available upon request. fluteforweddings@gmail.com.

• Brannen-Cooper headjoint. 14K, silver embouchure, gold riser. This headjoint produces huge, colorful, warm sound while giving great flexibility and projection. I have won many competitions with it! Listed price $4,410, asking for $4,210. qiaoflute@gmail.com

• Miyazawa MZ- 6. Silver lip-plate and riser with silver plated nickel silver tubing, US Mid Wall. Modern design with open warm sound and "plenty of harmonics and projection." 350.00 OBO segues-73204@mypacks.net

• Powell Boston headjoint for heavywall flute. Improve your flute sound dramatically! Gorgeous headjoint! No dents. Serious US and Canadian buyers only. $700. walkerjandb@comcast.net Barbara Walker

• Hammig piccolo headjoint, "Hammig Cut", grenadilla. 1-year old, barely used, in mint condition. I paid $650, but am willing to sell for $500. Contact June@peopleskillsinc.com or 209 532-1891

• Muramatsu headjoint, silver with high wave/wing tip lip plate. $500. dfben@insightbb.com

• Drelinger Headjoint. Rose gold with yellow gold engraved lip plate. Has a platinum air reed. Was made to fit a gold Brannen. Playes very easily! $4000. howlinwinds@cox.net

• Brannen silver headjoint, thin wall, in excellent condition. $600. Call jim at 716 947 3082 or email jimcalabrese@att.net

• 18K Gold Sankyo Headjoint, .014, former owner was Dionne Hanson-Jackson, who plays in the Chicago Lyric Opera. $3400. jlnelsn1@uiuc.edu

• Brannen-Cooper Silver Headjoint with 14k Rose Gold Riser - #5125. Modified-Cooper cut, lightly used, excellent condition, made in September 2005, 0.016". Asking $1050 include shipping and insurance to the lower 48 states. I only accept PayPal. Please email me with any questions. To filter SPAMS/SCAMS, please put this in the email subject line: "Inquiry on HJ". hkchub@hkchub.com

• Williams Headjoint (Serial #454), 14k white gold tubing with 14k rose gold lip-plate and crown; riser is 24k gold. Excellent condition. Please make offer. Hoping to sell soon. Contact: chicagoflutist@yahoo.com

• Miyazawa PCM-alloy headjoint. Mixed with silver, white gold and other metals, this headjoint is denser than sterling silver and has a clear and responsive tone. Great for upgrading an existing instrument. $300. ganttpi@hotmail.com or (410) 728-5360.

• Beautiful solid silver handcut Haynes headjoint with gold riser for sale. It is in mint condition. Has a beautiful robust sound. Asking $850 OBO. Email me for a picture. radellgordley@msn.com.

WANTED

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• Looking for a Miyazawa PCM 300 offset G. E mech, open hole, B-foot or similar combination. juliemoffat@beeb.net

• I am looking for a solid silver B-Foot for my Powell model 2100. berra.ny@telia.com

• Looking for a nice, like new, professional model flute for my college studies. Offset G is a must due to hand problems. Would like a Burkart, Brannen, Miyazawa or Powell, a high facilitator, and preferably a platinum riser, but not required. No more than a .016 wall, any metal accepted. Email Meemoo2587@aol.com.

• Looking for a solid silver Haynes "B foot" for a Haynes open holed flute. Flute was made 1985. Please email info to jpwojcik@comcast.net

• Looking for a great professional piccolo. Keefe, Powell or Brannen preferred. No cracks, pinning or damage. agoose1@hotmail.com

• Looking for a Haynes thin walled headjoint from the 1950s. (24-29000 series), a Haynes gold flute from the 1950s, C-foot and Louis Lot, Bonneville and Rive flutes and headjoints. garyschocker@earthlink.net

• Powell or Brannan, closed hole, off set G, silver or gold, C-foot. jerrywkeys@yahoo.com

• Haynes Eb Soprano Flute. Desperate to find a high quality Haynes Eb Soprano flute, and willing to pay top dollar. If you have one, or know where I can find one, please let me know. markhostetler@sbcglobal.net

• Trevor James - Cantabile II or Powell-Sonare 6000. Prefer model in good condition with open hole, offset G and B footjoint. Will consider all offers. Contact x5reynolds@aol.com

• Lafin silver or gold headjoint with adler "wings". Please e-mail Andrea at: bbcoble@yahoo.com

• Dreaming of a Bass Flute: Husband and Wife duet looking to add a bass flute to our repertorie. We play for church and weddings - pro bono. Please email brand and price to im_the_roseofsharon@yahoo.com

• Drelinger Free-Flow Head-Joint with Air-reed/ Willing to pay $500. Email me @ johnnysgurl48@yahoo.com

• 14k White Gold Armstrong Heritage Flute. Must have offset G keys. May be french or plateau, C or B foot joint with or without C# trill key. State asking price. kingm7@juno.com

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