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flute10
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just wondering whether you prefered using an offset or inline. i know i definently like offset better. is there any reason a lot of professional flutes have offset vs. beginner flutes using inline?
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Flutist06
(1545 points)
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Actually, it's quite the opposite. Most student flutes have offset, and many intermediate/pro flutes (especially older ones) have inline G. On recently built flutes, you'll find the offset readily available throughout the range of instruments. There original reason for pro flutes being in line is that one of the most respected makers at the end of the 19th/early 20th centuries by the name of Louis Lot started building flutes with Inline G's, which eliminated a rod and got more instruments out the door for a greater profit. Since heis flutes were some of the most popular instruments of the day, other makers copied that particular feature, and we ended up with a split between pro flutes and student flutes. Today, with the relatively recent revelation of carpal tunnel and repetitive stress injuries, the Offset G is making a comeback in a big way, as it is more ergonomic for most (but not all) players. There's no reason to choose one over the other besides comfort. Neither will affect intonation or tone. I personally prefer an offset, but I played an inline for about 3 years before I got my Tom Green, and had no problems with that configuration.
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Toni
(412 points)
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We had All-County rehearsals and the concert yesterday, and I couldn't help but notice the range of flute models and builds. I counted at least 3 flutes that were open-holed, had B foots, and had inline Gs. I even went deep enough to notice that one flute had french arms and an engraved lip plate! It's amazing how advanced you can get with different instruments!
-Toni
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Tibbiecow
(288 points)
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It sounds like you had a great time, Toni. I'm glad you ended up playing instead of staying home sick.
My flute has an inline G; it works for me since I have a long ring finger. I would say that I prefer the flute that plays better...an inline G can be plugged, or even have a key extension put on it if your hand conformation is suited to an offset G.
It is important to remember that things like a B-foot, open holes, engraved lipplates and such are noticeable manifestations of an 'advanced' flute. What you can't see just by looking is the engineering of the tonehole placement and mechanism, and the headjoint's cut and taper, which will have MUCH more dramatic influence on the flute's quality. As many eBay frequenters have noticed, you can buy a brand new Piece-O'Junque flute for $150 or so- complete with solid silver headjoint, pointed key arms, B-foot, splitE, and open holes. And if you do, you'll find out that you just bought yourself a $150 lamp, light bulb/lampshade not included!
Two in our community band have handmade Haynes flutes, with closed holes, C-foot and offset G. These look just like your average student flute, but they sure don't sound like a student flute!
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Toni
(412 points)
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Yes, Tibbiecow, it is nice to be feeling so much better!
Well, these flutes that I saw and heard seemed to be of pretty good quality. Not to mention that the second chair flutist had a lovely vibrato! It was very even, and her pitch was still very centered. Very nice! However, I did think it was slightly cliche when she used the vibrato during tuning. You want your pitch as even as possible during that time. Anyway, I must add that I thought that this year was the worst. A mix up had occurred during the clarinet auditions, and it stuck me and my colleague between people who should have been on the 3rd row. The first clarinets were always out of tune and it drove me crazy! The only good thing was that I was able to hear our "High School King of Trumpets" and had a nice view of the super hot, Greek-godish first trombone player! Our clinician was also very nice. Didn't like his choice of march though...
-Toni
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flauta
(129 points)
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i got the open hole and b foot because even though its rare to have to use them...i want to have the option. i have pointed key arms because i blindly tested flutes and i picked the pearl...which just happens to have them. i have to admit they are really pretty though...haha and i do take pride in my flute being pretty. but i know a lot of people who want open holed flutes just to say they have one and they dont even care how it plays...that's silly. but anyways...i also have an offset g because my hands are really small.
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remnantpark
(70 points)
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I have an inline G on my current flute but I think I should get an Offset on my next flute because I have wicked small hands...
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I think a lot of beginners start with offset and pros for inline G but I'm seeing lots of pro flutes with offset these days...Some people think that inline will make you look more professional but that's a misconception...I don't really think it has anything to do with your level nowadays...
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