What do you think of Armstrong flutes?? I`m saving up for one and I found an open-hole flute for $1200. Is that a good deal?

Flutes are very expensive! I`ve never had enough money to own one of my own, but I have heard that Armstrong is a very nice type of flute. I think that if that`s relly what you want then go for it!

Ok, thanks. How long have you been playing flute??

Ok, thanks. How long have you been playing flute?

Ok, thanks. How long have you been playing flute?

Ok, thanks. How long have you been playing flute?

The Armstrong open-hole I have has a very good tone. So yeah, at least based on my experience, Armstrong appears to be a fairly good brand (though mine apparently has a high silver content-I`m not sure what the model you`re looking at has, and that may effect the sound).

ok, great. How are they compared to other flutes like Yamaha, Gmineheart (i know i didn`t spell that right.)

As I understand it, Gemeinhardt and Armstrong are basically the same company but in general flute people seem to regard Gemeinhardts as being of higher caliber--other people can`t tell the difference. I really can`t say having only played on my boyfriend`s younger brother`s Emerson closed-hole and my Gemeinhardt open-hole. (Regardless of who plays them, the Gemeinhardt sounds better- I think that`s the difference between solid silver on all parts and nickle-plated brass.)

As for ranking brands, I have seen many contradictory heirarchies on various personal websites and other flute forums. Pearls are supposed to be really nice, but to get the features you want you`d have to go beyond your indicated price range I think. I have seen a lot of people rank Yamahas as the best, Gemeinhardts as a close second and Armstrong coming in next.

Seeing as I`m just repeating information from others, the best bet for you is to try out lots of brands and see what works. What do you have now? I assume you are looking for an upgrade to what you already play.

As for the price range, my Gemeinhardt is open holed, solid silver, has a B-foot and a gold lip plate and cost under $400 used. If you are going to buy that Armstrong new, it sounds like you`d be paying manufacturer`s list retail price and you may want to shop around to see if you can get a better deal somewhere.

Good luck!

I have an Armstrong Open hole flute for sale. Its worth a lot more, but I`m selling it for 1,100. Its got a silver head and body. It has carried me to being alternate at all-state competition. Its in very good condition with many new pads. Email me for more information at music8504@hotmail.com . Katie

My flute teacher says that armstrongs are like a volkswagon bug dressed as a cadillac. Meaning they dress em up to look nice but theyre basically crap

If you want a chance to try a few different flutes, order from Woodwinds and Brasswinds (they have a website). They`ll send you up to 3 at a time, and you can try them out, compare them for two weeks, and then send the ones you don`t want back.

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Well, Jewelie, What does she say about gminehardt flutes? I didn`t spell that right but you get the idea.

no need to be mean, geez, just thought I`d pass along the message but now im sorry I did.

She recommended a pearl or yamaha, by the way. And try Fluteworld.com, they dont sell Armstrong flutes but they do sell Gemeinhardts and they are a lot cheaper then what you might find at another place. I personally own a gemeinhardt but since I bought it used and payed very little it wasn`t that great, but its gotten me through 5 years of band so Im not complaining.