Hi, I heard that sonare flutes are really good. But does it reflect to all the models it carry. I know that the higher end models are great because they are made in the US. but i heard that the body of the lower end 500 series flutes were made in china. . . and ONLY the headjoint is handcut. will this mean that it's not durable? and will it make me cost more for repairing costs? will the heajoint compensate for the quality of the body?

should i buy this type of flute or would i be better off with an all sterling silver jupiter 711rbs or a jupiter dimedici 911rbs (sterling silver head)??

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i meant to say ONLY the headjoint is made in the powell factory in the states. NOT "ONLY the headjoint is handcut"

the head joint being hand cut is good, but the other part does't need to be hand cut as long as it is adjusted by a tech to make sure it is in alignment other wise the rest can be done by mechine

Hi. Thx for the info I ended up buying a sonare SF51BGF. i think it's part of the 500 series.