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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

• Miyazawa PA 402RH HW, #82563. Handmade with sterling solid silver body and mechanism. Heavy wall (.45 mm), off-set G, B-ft/gizmo, open holes, French style pointed arms, drawn tone holes, pin-less left-hand, split E, C# trill, D# roller. #778F MZ-7 Headjoint - heavy wall (0.45 mm). Pitch A=442. Annually maintain by Certified Miyazawa technician, this flute is in perfect condition. No dents, tarnish or scratches. Asking $5,500. Contact Judy: heyjude1218@msn.com

• Powell #9639, Handmade 14K rose gold body, 14k rose gold tone holes, sterling silver mechanism, French style open cups, A-442, in-line G, lower G insert, B foot with gizmo. 14k rose gold heajoint #2932B with platinum riser. Powell leather case and cover. Played professionaly for 15 years, original owner. Perfect condition. $20,000. adimenczel@yahoo.com

• Arista Flute used 100% overhauled/rebuilt. Contact: ustrade77@yahoo.com. Manchester, NH USA - In line, Split E, B Foot. Completly rebuilt in factory. Including your choice of a new Arista head joint. Priced at US$8,100 Picture at: http://www.importers-exporters.com/usedarista.htm

• Miyazawa Boston Classic w/ Brannen Head. Price: $10,000 OBO. Miyazawa Boston Classic Body: Silver, Straubinger Pads, French style keys, soldered tone holes, C# trill key, C# and D# roller keys, off-set G, heavy wall tubing (.45 mm), B-foot. Brannen solid silver headjoint with 14k gold lip plate. Played for 3 years, excellent condition, recently overhauled. Email elmer.annie@yahoo.com for pictures and more information.

• Straubinger flute # 296 made in 2008 - .016 Sterling Silver body tubing. French open-hole with soldered tone holes, pinless ½ offset G, C# Trill, B foot with gizmo (high C Facilitator key). Straubinger Silver head joint # 4108 X 219. Pitch A=442. All virtually new including French style case, elegant custom wooden cleaning rod, and Jean Cavallero case cover. Asking $10,750. Delivery only in the Continental U.S. Serious enquires only please. fluteart@verizon.net

• Brand new Altus 1607. Brinatia Silver (958). All handmade. S/Nr 7518, incredible sound. Louis Lot model. $15,000. frau_kuh@yahoo.com

• Brannen-Cooper, S/N #612. B foot, in line, open holes and solid silver Dana Sheridan headjoint. £10,500. Please contact Nicki at nickijphillips@hotmail.com. Price: $10,500

• Emanuel Flute, # 132 made by Manuel Arista, silver handmade, in-line, french cups, soldered tone holes, .016 body, A= 442, B- foot, headjoint with gold riser, like new condition, beautiful warm sound, exquisitely crafted instrument, headjoint personally chosen from a large selection. Single craftsman with long waiting list. Played professionally by Principal flutist. Contact: mboodell@hsc.edu. Price: $10,500

• Brannen Cooper, used for about 2 years; French model, Offset G. A-442 .018 Sterling silver body and .016 headjoint tubing Sterling silver mechanism Brogger Mechanik Brogger Acoustic C# trill B footjoint with gizmo Modified Cooper style headjoint. $10,700. flutist_kim@Hotmail.com .

• Verne Powell #5752 made in 1980. Handmade Custom Metal Flute. Sterling silver, soldered tone holes, .014 tubing, Cooper Scale, A-440, French cups, C foot joint, in line G. Sell together with a AK Cooper silver headjoint, hand-engraved. This combination provides a rich and beautiful sound. In perfect condition, overhauled 2 years ago. Price $12,000. delphine.dewald@gmail.com .

• Nagahara Flute, 10k body w/silve toneholes & mechanism (.013) open, inline G, B foot, A-442, Nagahara Triad Pads, D# roller, wearless Mech 11, headjoing upgrade, all 14kt gold engraved lipplate, 14kt Galway Gold interlocking crown. Serial number #534. $20,000 firm. Bought July 2007. Like new. new case/cover. Have two gold flutes, need to sell one. cmuhouston@comcast.net

• Brannen-Cooper gold flute #4835. 10K gold body tubing, 14K rose gold toneholes and ribs, silver mechanism, French Model, inline G. Brögger mekanik, lower G insert, C footjoint. Modified Cooper style headjoint, serial #2251. Case with new cover. Excellent condition. $19,000. Contact: flutesforsale@earthlink.net

• Powell Arumite flute with a 9K Drelinger headjoint (14k crown), B-foot, C# trill key, off-set G. I can sell the flute (no headjoint) for $8,000 or the flute and headjoint (Drelinger) together $11,000 or just the headjoint for $3,000. baccusn@gmail.com

• Powell #2040 – This is a vintage Powell handmade flute with “Daphnis” Left Hand C# lever. Sterling Silver tubing with soldered tone holes, sterling mechanism, in-line G, B Foot, A=440. Excellent condition. $10,000 obo. meteorlemons2@aol.com

• Powell #7211 – Handmade Sterling silver flute with sterling mechanism, in-line C# trill, A=440 .014 tubing, open hole, B Foot, Brannen-Cooper headjoint. Excellent condition $7,900. meteorlemons2@aol.com

• In perfect condition, Miyazawa 402 model flute. Handmade flute with sterling solid silver body and silver key mechanism. B- foot, Open holes, French style pointed arms, drawn toneholes, pinless left-hand mechanism and Straubinger Pads. C# trill and D# roller. Comes with an Arista L2 headjoint made of Solid silver tube, 14k lipplate and riser (originally purchased with this headjoint). Beautiful brilliant tone, very colorful and responsive. I bought this instrument in 2006 and it has NEVER given me any mechanical issues, it has been reliable and well taken care off as well (COA every year). No dents, tarnish or scratches. The asking price is $6,500. gmorillo@stetson.edu

• Nagahara flute #579, Full Concert model, 14k tube and rings, sterling silver mechanism and 950 silver tone holes, all 14k head with an 18k riser, A-442, French, off set G, C# trill, split E, D# roller, B foot, gizmo, Triad pads, combination piccolo/flute case with cover. Ex-mint. I bought it new in August 2007; I have a silver Full Concert from August 2008 which I play. US$23,000. USA only. fhflute@gmail.com

• Brannen-Cooper, #5425, French model, offset G, A-442, .016 sterling silver body and headjoint tubing, Sterling silver mechanism, Brogger Mekanik and Acoustic, Split E, C# Trill, B footjoint with gizmo, D# roller, Modern Cooper style headjoint with 14K rose gold embouchure, Serial #04229, case and cover. New in 2005, Cleaned and adjusted by factory only, Perfect Condition. $12,500. 415-686-8556

• Brannen-Cooper, #941, handmade, B-foot, open hole, inline G, heavy wall tubing, Brogger Mekanik, soldered toneholes, pointed key arms, Samuel Baron Collection. This flute is in mint condition and has been recently overhauled. Asking 11K or best offer. affluta@aol.com

• Pearl Maesta, Model PE9800RBICDN - #18274. Completely handmade .925 Sterling Silver French "open hole" with pointed key arms and complete elegant Hand Engraving of head joint crown, all rings and keys. Incredibly vibrant Forza handcut headjoint. Modern scale A-442; In-line G, Split E, C# trill, D# roller, Low B foot/gizmo, pinless mechanism, drawn tone holes, white gold springs. In deluxe leather, velvet-lined French-style case, with Naugahyde case cover and wooden cleaning rod. $10.000. Serious inquiries please contact CADebussy1862@aol.com

• Haynes vintage flute #15509 $6,500.00 Solid silver French model, closed G# made for and sold to Lt. E. Melchen August 15, 1938. Immaculate condition, for sale by son of original owner. Contact seller at (607) 273-0002.

• ND Lamberson Flute, mint condition, solid Silver head, body, foot and keys. Gold springs, recent service with new pads and clean oil and adjust. All hand made soldered tone holes no adjusting screws, custom walnut case with NDL monogram and leather cover. Asking $5,500 or trade for a powell flute. horacioromero@sbcglobal.net

• Powell #4258, made in 1974. Sterling silver, soldered tone holes, .014 tubing, Traditional Powell Scale, A-440, French cups, B foot joint, in-line G, gold embouchure, appraises for nearly $12,000. Condition excellent but has not been played in over 10 years. $7200, must sell, comes with a powell leather/velvet carrying case. hurdisct@yahoo.com

• William S. Haynes, # 40311, solid silver, soldered toneholes/open, gold embouchure, c. .014 wall, B-foot; all parts fully origional/good condition, carrying case included; highest appraised value of $6,500; asking $5,600 or BO. cbgraham4@yahoo.com

Flutes from $2,000 - $5,000

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• Powell Handmade Conservatory. Solid silver, in-line G, B-foot, .016 tubing. Full, rich tone yet highly responsive. Headjoint is the "Boston" model. Sole owner purchased new in 2004. Excellent condition and includes Powell cherry wood case and leather cover. Asking $4,200 + shipping. cupearsall@gmail.com

• Pearl Flute- 795RBE Coda, Elegante Series. Split E, C# trill, 10K gold lip plate, Db roller, bought new in 2008. Offset G. I just had any/all leaks repaired on 6/8/2010, so wonderful condition. Gorgeous cherrywood case with fleece inside the zipper case. $2,300 by owner. 586-925-3369 or grabowski.flute@gmail.com

• Muramatsu Flute, AD model, Sterling silver headjoint, body and mechanism, inline G, B foot. Serial # 60186. Price 4,500. Contact info, taflute@yahoo.com or 818.212.4654

• Sankyo Artist Flute #74478 Excellent condition, B-foot, Off set G. Recent COA $3,500. Ellen@EllenRamsey.com

• Powell 2100 flute and headjoint, #21-2356, recently serviced, excellent condition. Sterling silver, drawn tone holes, .016 tubing, Modern Powell Scale A-442 pitch, in-line G keys, French cups, B footjoint with gizmo, .014" sterling silver headjoint. One owner, kept it in a great shape, and played professionally. Comparable model by powell retail price $7,800, asking for $4,800+shipping, o.b.o., serious inquires only. flutefei@hotmail.com

• 1976 solid silver open hole semi-professional Muramatsu flute hand selected by Murray Panitz, former first flutist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. S/N16968. In perfect condition, new pads, new headjoint cork, quick and even action. B-foot, high C facilitating. Drawn tone holes. One owner, and it has been played and maintained regularly. Unlike most new Japanese flutes, this flute has a remarkably dark tone with a great deal of color. This is a perfect flute for the serious amateur. $3,600. SallyFrank1@aol.com

• Pearl Elegante 795RBE-CODA, 6 months old, amazing flute. Forza headjoint with 10K lipplate. Flute is amazing, http://www.pearlflutes.com/elegante.html. I only play Pearl flutes and have since upgraded to the 9701 series. You won't be disappointed, $2,600 OBO. steven.eliuk@gmail.com

• Powell 2100, silver, open holes, offset G, B foot, E ring, Straubinger pads and a gorgeous purple velvet lined cherry wood case. Overhaul in 2007, hardly played since, recently serviced (oil change, cleaning and adjustments.) I am selling it as I have a gold flute now. 4500$+shipping from London, UK. uri@nahir.co.uk

• Professional Handmade PEARL Flute PF-885. Solid Silver, open-hole, inline G, split E, C# trill, gizmo, white gold springs, French pointed arms. Flute is in mint condition, with no dents. Comparable to Pearl’s Cantabile (which retails for almost twice as much!) Has been overhauled and not played since and is in perfect playing condition. I'm the original owner. Great flute for advanced students or professionals. $3,200. mkozak09@yahoo.com

• Powell 2100 flute and head-joint for sale, recently serviced, excellent condition. Drawn tone-hole, B foot, open hole, in line G. Very nice and warm sound. I am the only owner, kept it in a great shape, and played professionally. comparable model by powell retail price $7,800, asking for $4,800+shipping, o.b.o. email for picture and trails, serious inquires only. flutefei@hotmail.com

• Wm. S. Haynes #30591 – Used Solid Silver handmade model and mechanism with C Ft. In-line G, soldered tone holes, open hole, pointed arms. Made in the early 1960s. A=440. Thin wall, good resonance, elegant tone color. Excellent condition: $4,000. meteorlemons2@aol.com

• Gently used 2003 Muramatsu GX model with open hole, B foot, and offset G. Wonderful flute, excellent condition, really has not been touched the past 3 years. Brand new retails for $5,750.00, asking $4,000 due to excellent condition. Email for pictures, Paypal only. Thanks for looking! angelasjin@gmail.com

• Powell 2100, great condition, drawn tone-hole, B-foot, open hole, in line G. Very nice and warm sound. I am the only owner, kept it in a great shape, and played professionally. Retail price $7,800, price reduced from $4,800 to $4,500+shipping, o.b.o. email for picture. flutefei@hotmail.com

• Muramatsu Professional AD Model - All silver including keywork. Open hole with offset G, B-foot, heavy wall, C# trill and gizmo key. I'm the original owner, bought few months still in mint. Final asking price is $2,700 plus shipping. flute4kings@yahoo.com

• Powell Handmade Conservatory Flute- Pristine perfect condition! Completely solid silver, open hole, offset G, C# trill key, G disc, B-foot, rose gold clad rings. Just had a COA and was worked on by Jonathon Landell for optimal performance. Included is a new Powell Cherry wood case and leather cover. No headjoint included. Trials available in the Little Rock area. $5,000.00 Serious inquiries please. fluteragious4@sbcglobal.net

• Powell 2100 flute and headjoint for sale, Serial# 21-2356. Great condition, drawn tone-hole, B-foot, open hole, in line G. Very nice and warm sound. I am the only owner, kept it in a great shape, and played professionally. Retail price $7,800, asking for $4,800+shipping, o.b.o. email for picture. flutefei@hotmail.com

• Professional Powell 2100 Flute, #21-2196. Solid silver Powell 2100 flute, B-foot, open hole, in-line G tuned to A-442. Includes a Powell wooden case and a Jean Cavallaro soft fleece-lined case. I have been the only owner of this flute and it is in great condition with no dents or scratches. $4,000 OBO. karmenmn@yahoo.com

• Muramatsu Professional AD Model -- All silver including keywork. Open hole with offset G, B foot, heavy wall, C# trill and gizmo key. New leather case and slightly used case cover. Excellent condition. $4,500 plus expenses. Paypal accepted. stookey@rocketmail.com

• Yamaha YFL-881, #2982, All sterling silver, handcut AC headjoint, French, inline G, pointed key arms, soldered tone holes, white gold springs, handmade, B footjoint, A=442, Excellent condition and well maintained with regular COAs yearly. Current Yamaha price is $5,999.99. I'm asking $4,000 or OBO. Will pay shipping to potential buyer. No shipping outside US. Escrow service to be used. Contact kevans321@yahoo.com

• Haynes #32560, handmade in Boston in 1963, played professionally. Solid sterling silver French model with 14K gold lip, open hole, in-line G, B foot, soldered tone holes, standard Haynes thin wall, A=440. Condition: Excellent, recently overhauled, beautiful sound Wood case in good condition. Pre-Cooper scale. $4,500. bjorkman@genevaonline.com

• Sankyo CF 501 C Foot, #64286, open hole, in line, pointed keys. This flute is essentially brand new and has not been played except to test. There is no wear on any of the parts, no scratches or dents of any kind. This flute has strong projection, great action and lovely dark vibrant low register. $4,500. michaelstraw@hotmail.com or 714-824-9324.

Flutes under $2,000

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• Yamaha 225-II student flute, the flute that started it all. For me at least, lol. Great starter flute, seals perfectly with C-foot. $250 OBO. steven.eliuk@gmail.com

• Gemeinhardt Model 3 SHB, Serial # 407810; Solid Silver head joint with gold lip plate, in-line G open hole, B foot with gizmo key, hard case. Just cleaned, polished and serviced, plays wonderfully, in excellent condition. Great for an advanced student or adult flutist. $800 OBO. Diane Barnes at 541-708-0365 or dkbarnes@jeffnet.org can send pics.

• Geimenhardt 3SHB. Solid Silver Headjoint, open hole, B foot. Great sound, very good conditions and very good response. Original hard black case. $620 obo. rafagrijalfa@hotmail.com. Ask for pictures.

• Gemeinhardt KG Special intermediate open hole, solid silver head joint, body and low B foot, complete professional recondition, high E facilitator, upgrades, gold plated lip, Schmidt pads, this is a quality instrument circa 1985 in wonderful condition. Serial # 83949. Comes with hard case and cover. I have the recondition receipt showing details. While the reconditioning work was being done I purchased a new Powell and the Gemeinhardt has been stored/unused. $1,200. sarhymes58@gmail.com (828) 551-1593.

• Jupiter 611RBS. Open-hole, silver plated body and keys, sterling silver headjoint, B-foot, inline G includes a French case and cover, excellent condition. $795 OBO. (920) 860-1519 queenhawtrey@hotmail.com

• Haynes Amadeus AF-600 with B-foot. This is a demo model that is brand new, in perfect shape, still in box, sterling silver handcut Haynes headjoint, silver plated body, comes in a leather Amadeus case, fleece lined neoprene carrying case, wood tuning rod, Amadeus cleaning cloth. Even though it is new, it has just this week been adjusted and cleaned to perfection by a flute professional. All in the box for $850 + shipping. Please contact Dana at dreiner2@yahoo.com

• Gemeinhardt KG Special Ltd. Edition. Solid silver headjoint, body and foot. B-foot extension. White gold springs, gold lip plate, perfect in every way. This was a limited edition flute produced only for a select few dealers. It has just this week been professionally adjusted, cleaned and made perfect. Pads are like new. It comes with a hard case, zippered carrying case, tuning rod, plugs for holes. $950 + shipping. Contact dreiner2@yahoo.com

• Yamaha 561. Solid silver, EC headjoing, B footjoint, open hole. A couple knicks on embouchure plate other than that it's in great shape. Asking $1800. E-mail Jamie at jlcouncil@hotmail.com

• Pearl Flute 765 all silver professional model; offset G, bB-foot, gorgeous sound. Pearl case and outer fleece lined cover with wooden rod. Used for two years; no dings, dents, or scratches; cleaned, oiled and adjusted by Louis Carlini. Upgraded to an Elegante. Pics upon request. $1,500. Geri R. 609-839-2609

• Prima Sankyo Flute, CS, S/N 21389, from 1983. Original solid silver headjoint with handcut embrouchure, plateau, C-foot. In excellent condition, first and original Owner. $1,400. 970 456 5012 or ruiterspeter@gmail.com

• Gemeinhardt Model 3SHB im perfect condition Solid Sliver head joint recently overhauled with new pads, comes with hard case, must sacrifice for $700 or reasonable offer. Contact Jake at 608-212-2214 or email for pictures or more information at jlazarz@verizon.net

• Miyazawa MC300, #36826, handmade flute with sterling silver body, footjoint, and plated key mechanism, offset G, C-foot, upgraded headjoint – it is lined with 14k gold and the lip plate is gold too. Original lined vinyl carrying case and Reunion Blues leather shoulder strap case. It will need new pads and has slight tarnish from sitting for almost twelve years. $1,500. Can accept Visa/MC or paypal. Sarah Barnes sarahmbarnes@gmail.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

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• Godfroy woden flute. Conical, key rings, descending to C. Three pieces. Stamp on header and body: Clair Godfroy Ainè Paris. Photo set: http://glees.it/sales/godfroy/. No serial number. Price: euros 2500. rosario.vargiu@gmail.com

• Haynes wooden flute No. 1843 - Made in October 1910. Closed in-line G. C foot, D# & C# rollers, silver keys. Excellent condition - No Cracks or excessive use marks. Has been stored and pampered since 1950's. Haynes insignia on Body and foot. Asking $9,500 Contact seller (602) 301-2626 (anytime) Artsr1927@gmail.com

• Yamaha Wood Flute YFL-894W, Handmade African Blackwood Flute, Serial # 5848, in-line G, white gold springs, French open whole, B ft, sterling silver mechanism, original owner. Manahattan, NY. Seasoned with care. New C.O.A., modified thumb mechanism and structural improvements by Clifford Tretick - finisher for Abell flutes. Plays great! Sounds great! $6,995. OBO. Payment in cash or paypal.com only. finnjamesj@gmail.com

• 1830s, 9-key Viennese Turkish boxwood flute with ivory rings and brass keys. No maker's mark or serial number. Plays to low B. Tuning slide in headjoint allows it to play from about A=415-440 and the flute has been used professionally at A=440. Tone-holes and embouchure are original, pads are leather, non-lined headjoint (all wood). There is a crack in the headjoint which was repaired not long after it was made (filled with shellac). No problems even with extensive playing. In original box. $1000. Photos available. Please contact Jacqueline Arent at 360-273-0589 or zoeyarent@gmail.com

• Folkers & Powell Denner boxwood baroque flute, A=415, serial #488. This flute has a sweet tone and was played professionally. It has been back to the makers twice, once to fix two small cracks in the headjoint receiver that happened shortly after it was made and once for general maintenance. It comes in a Cavallaro case roll. $1200. Photos available. Please contact Jacqueline Arent at 360-273-0589 or zoeyarent@gmail.com

• Powell flute # 13315. Grenadilla wood flute with solid silver mechanism. French model with B-foot and half off-set G keys. Pitched at A= 442. This flute has been played sparingly and is in like new condition. An exquisite instrument, reasonably priced at $8,500. Please contact me at dramarama82@gmail.com for further information.

• E. Rittershausen Berlin wood flute. Unlined head, no cracks or repaired cracks. Overhauled by Chuck Willie of GR about a year ago and tuned up within the last 4 months. Plays very well. I have played this flute for 10 years. In 2000 it went to national flute convention where it was played in flute choir. Stamped Rittershausen on each section and Carl Fischer New York on the center section. No serial number. $1,800. learning_tree@hotmail.com

• 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

Piccolos, Altos, Basses, etc.

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• Powell Piccolo - Kingwood body with 14K mechanism, Grenadilla Head with 14K tenons and profiled embouchure. # 12532 Rarely used and in excellent condition. Has the clarity and projection of grenadilla with the sweetness of kingwood. Amazing color and articulation throughout all registers. $7,500. Contact kristanblaylock@yahoo.com for more information/images.

• Boston Global Piccolo, wave headjoint. Serial # 11249. Price 1,650. Contact info, taflute@yahoo.com or 818.212.4654

• Gemindhardt Eb Flute-Open G#, this rare flute is from 1960. Two piece body., sterling silver head, original case, plays very well as is. This flute has seen very little use from the looks of it. No dents dings or problems. $1,800-Offers considered. Always interested in trades for quality vintage saxophones and saxophone mouthpieces. Located in the Boston, Ma area. connalto@yahoo.com

• Yahama YPC 62, 53358, Grenadilla headjoint and body, silver plated keys, conical bore, in good condition, 6 years old, it is easy to play and have a sweet sound, include case $750. belanger_vivianne@hotmail.com

• Haynes solid silver piccolo in D flat. Made in 1937. Beautiful condition. Original case. Asking $800.00. jesse.barish@verizon.net

• Vintage Grenadilla Powell Piccolo #1441. Excellent condition, 2nd owner, superb instrument made for and owned by Ethan Stang, piccoloist of the Pittsburgh Symphony. I had purchased it from his widow shortly after his unfortunate demise. I would rather have an alto then a piccolo at this time. $4,500. darinflt@yahoo.com

• Emerson Piccolo Piccolo with silver-plated silver headjoint, body and mechanism. Sterling lip plate and riser. Includes case and rod. Appraised at $1200 by a local technician (I am able to offer confirmation of this) Used as an orchestral instrument. Perfect for beginner and intermediate piccolo players. I am selling because I don't play piccolo anymore, due to me wining a principal flute position in a local orchestra. flutist@telus.net

• Wonderful piccolo handcrafted by Jean-Yves Roosen, Paris. Made of Grenadilla wood and sterling silver keys. Very little played instrument in as new condition. Price: 3500 euro. piccoloflute15@gmail.com

• Yamaha YPC-62 Piccolo, #36833, Grenadilla wood headjoint and body, silver plated keys, split E mechanism, conical bore. No cracks, some tarnish on left hand C key. Pads in used condition. Played in several professional orchestras. Includes Cavallaro case cover $750/OBO sabatino.scirri@yale.edu

• Pearl Grenaditte Piccolo PFP105-E. As new condition. Complete with hard and soft cases, cleaning rod and cloths. Original packaging. Plays beautifully over all 3 octaves with amazing depth of sound. Very little use, barely played in. Bargain at £525 ono plus P+P. steve@steveandrews.prodigynet.co.uk

• 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

Headjoints and Accessories

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• Miyazawa R Pt900 headjoint. Mz-7 cut, 14k gold with a Platinum riser. Only three years old, excellent condition. Only selling for $6,000 (currently valued at $7,200). Wide harmonic content, incredible articulation, huge projection. Pictures available upon request. whitneyreagan@gmail.com.

• V.Q. Powell 19.5k Gold Headjoint: fantastic fluid headjoint, dark, rich gold sound, excellent pitch, perfect condition. Soloist Cut. Chosen from large selection with Steven Finley’s help. Played professionally by Principal flutist. Contact: mboodell@hsc.edu Price: $6100

• Dana Sheridan 14k Gold Headjoint: excellent condition, rich, colorful sound, played professionally for many years by Principal flutist. Contact: mboodell@hsc.edu Price: $4900

• V. Q. Powell Silver Headjoint, chosen from large selection with Steven Finley’s help, rich, responsive, liquid and sweet. Great articulation and legato. Boston style cut. Played professionally by Principal flutist. Contact: mboodell@hsc.edu Price: $790

• Arista Silver Headjoint: This one is special for its depth of color and rich, full-bodied, dark qualities. Vibrates in your hands. Compelling sound. Played professionally by Principal flutist. Contact: mboodell@hsc.edu Price: $890

• 14K Mancke headjoint. Grenadilla lip plate and 14k riser. Huge sound, vast color palette, impeccable intonation. USD $5000 flauto71@yahoo.com

• Ewen McDougall Headjoint. This is silver with a solid gold lip. In pristine condition. Very much in the Cooper style A superb and rare piece $2200/offers considered. Boston area. connalto@yahoo.com

• Howell Roberts wooden headjoints. Four headjoints in excellent condition in Grenadilla (with rosewood decorative inlay), Cocuswood, Rosewood and Olivewood. Asking price $1,200 each. Please see http://roberts-flutes.com/headjoints.html for more details. Please contact me at ivantkf@yahoo.com if you're interested.

• Drelinger Max Headjoint. Kerritium with Platinum Riser. Engraved lip plate. Excellent sound. $2000 or OBO dmfrabutt@mac.com

• Beautiful Platinum headjoint #1180 with 14K lip plate and crown, 18K Adler wings, and a 22K platinum-enhanced riser. This head provides plenty of sound without sacrificing the range of colors I have been used to with my Lafin head. Playing in orchestra, I find it gives me the ability to cut through the texture when I want to, but it also blends well in the section. I hate to see this one go, but in the hopes of upgrading my flute body, I am forced to let go of some other equipment to raise the needed funds! Asking price is $8000. achoomack@hotmail.com

• Powell 14K Yellow Gold Crown. Used. Came on a 14K Rose Gold Brannen. Asking $325. (508) 478-3509

• Drelinger MaxHeadjoint: 35k gold, silver lip plate with platinum air reed $2,500. mereray03@yahoo.com

• 14k Williams Headjoint w/18K riser, Serial # 572. Almost mint condition. Crafted in 14k yellow gold with an 18k riser and 14k rose gold lip plate and crown. $5,200 (is $5,875 new). Very responsive in all registers with dark, bold sound. Please contact for trial at Soundconn@aol.com

• Miguel Arista solid silver head with 14K riser. Rich, full bodied sound, very wide dynamic range, depth, and full range of colors. His heads are beautifully crafted and offer a vintage sound to modern flutes, as well as serving older instruments magnificently. Available for trial at the 2009 NFA Convention in NYC. $1,800. yogiflute@access4less.net

• Williams Flute Headjoint, 3 years old, solid silver with 22k platinum enhanced riser. It has a very easy to play strong yet warm sound. $800. Selling due to personal reasons. shosta.jinsky@gmail.com

• Brannen 14K Headjoint, # 04113, Excellent condition. 14K Rose Gold tube with 14K Rose Gold riser, embouchure, and crown. Modified Cooper cut. Made in 2004. No dings, dents, tarnish, or damage of any kind. The headjoint has not been altered to fit any size flute body. Headjoint case included. Current Brannen price is $5,570. I'm asking $5000 OBO. Will pay shipping to potential buyer. No shipping outside US. Escrow service to be used. Contact kevans321@yahoo.comkevans321@yahoo.com

• Powell Boston, sterling silver headjoint. Beautiful, shimmering sound. Excellent condition. No dents or scratches. $750. I used it with Pearl PF-765, and the sound was so much more powerful, yet very graceful. Very effortless blow throughout all registers. musicalna@hotmail.com

• 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

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WANTED

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• Wanted; Arista silver headjoint. Please contact me at jamesangelagregory@gmail.com

• Looking for a Miyazawa B-foot joint for my MC300. Silver, Y-arms, gizmo key. Please contact bradleybgregory@gmail.com

• C-footjoint for Powell 3100 Aurumite - please contact svoregan@tiscali.co.uk

• Handmade Solid Silver Flute - Any Age and Condition, Closed Holes and B-Foot required, At least Medium Wall thickness. mrk426@sbcglobal.net

• Looking for a great playing Open G# Concert flute and and Open G# Alto flute. I do not want the reverse B Bb configuration. Ken Hawkins 707-450-7454 or I can be e-mailed at khawk25361@aol.com.

• Looking for used Muramatsu GX, thick walled, offset G, C#trill and possibly with split E. mary@swimcolorado.com

• Looking for a pre-owned Nagahara silver headjoint, in very good condition. Preferred model would be 950 silver with 14K gold riser, thin wall, DA cut. I will use it on a Yamaha YFL674. Other similar HJ models could also be of interest. Madrid, Spain. joseluis7696@gmail.com

• Looking for 14K rose gold Brannen-Cooper Modern Cooper cut only (not Modified Cooper) headjoint in new or like new condition (no dents, dings, or scratches). Also interested in 14K rose gold Albert Cooper headjoint. Contact: MatthewHaire(at)aol(dot)com

• I am looking for a used Williams Headjoint. Prefer sterling silver but other than that am open to any other “options.” Please email me with your asking price and photos if available. getamy@verizon.net

• Looking for a foot for my Yamaha 581. Pointed arms, low B and gizmo. info@thebalancedscale.com

• Information about, photos of, or possible purchase, wood or silver flutes created by Scott Hirsch in the 1980s and 90s. Each one is marked with a serial number and a signature or stag’s horn marking. Email elaine@echohosting.net or call toll free 866-512-7788.

• Brannen flute. Must have: Brögger Mekanik and Acoustic, B-foot, gizmo, C# trill. Prefer: offset G, D# roller or angled cluster. Would also prefer to buy a body only with no headjoint, but this is not neessary. Please email flutetlh@yahoo.com.

• Used Muramatsu DS with regular wall, open hole, B foot, off set G, C# trill (preferably not split E, but would consider). grazam@hotmail.com

• Wm. S. Haynes “golden age” or vintage George W. Haynes head joint. Contact crgrbrts@verizon.net.

• Looking for a used Nagahara flute, open hole, in-line G, B foot. panflute007@hotmail.com

• Looking for antique flutes from Germany and Austria. piccoloflute15@gmail.com

• Interested in locating a Bb D'Amore flute, Emerson or Altus. dblz2@hotmail.com or call Mark at 808-987-6051.

• Professional closed hole flute, prefer C foot, all silver, in good playing condition, not converted from open hole. liseb@valinet.com

• Looking for professional level gold or Auramite flute - must be offset G, prefer C# trill and D# roller, either B- or C-foot. Reasonably priced - please send specs and pics to kgralicer@verizon.net

• 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.

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