Which just proves that you MUST play the flute, or have someone with expertise play it, especially if it is a flute whose reliability is unknown. They don`t even seem like the same brand, which is very confusing to me! I have played new, or recent year Selmers, and they aren`t ANYTHING like my flute in terms of quality and playability totally not comparable to my flute - perhaps my flute was an aberration (in a good way.?).
However, depending on your long-term plans, you may want to look into a Yamaha or another brand mentioned in the posts on this forum. If you have played this flute, or someone whom you trust has played this flute, and it plays well and easy, it may suit your present needs. That said, you cannot even determine the true brand of the flute, so be extra wary. It always has had a beautiful sound, and it is near and dear to my heart. It was played continuously, yet only needed minimal servicing until a complete repad a couple of years ago. My flute was the 'top of the line' at the time of purchase, so it was (supposedly) a better quality flute than the one in question. Let me preface with: I have played on my Selmer flute for 35 years.
