Is this open or closed hole flute?
1787878
This flute is a closed hole flute. It is made so that beginners and expert flutist can play this instrument.
1787879
Closed. Student flutes would not be open-holed (advanced and hard to grip properly).
993821
Yes the flute was new, came in a nice box too. the picture of the flute is: at this link Gemeinhardt 2SP Series Student Flute 2SP - Standard
1105614
The only hole on the drum itself it the center hole for the spindle. However I compared it to the other ALKO drum & they both appeared to be exactly the same right down the the item #.
1320264
It is good for a beginner. But in the first lesson, the teacher said the new flute need fix, 3 months later some of the keys got loose, and I had to spend 30 bugs to have a local shop fix it. I paid no attention it was good or not good for using, now 1 more year past, the new teacher said it should be fixed again. I bought a new for my child from other brand.
112675
Not all music stores will fix this brand of flute. Due to the poor quality of the mechanism, the instrument will keep needing repair and the store often gets the blame for a poor repair, so most music stores will not repair it.
880265
I would say it's perfect, my daughter is a high school student and a first flute in the school band. She is using it now for more than year and a half and she loves the instrument. Her band professor says the flute is great!
2189050
It's a decent student flute that will take a student up through most high school bands. No flute in the world comes tuned as tuning changes with room temperature, etc, so all are able to be tuned quite easily by adjusting one of the three pieces (pulling out, pushing in further). In any band or orchestra, etc, all the instrumentalists tune their instruments before a performance. The only instruments that don't need to be tuned are electronic ones.
591742
You're welcome! I didn't either. If it doesn't work out putting them back together, I'll have to purchase another different set of flutes. I hope it works!!
539927
Yeah it's open. If you look closely at the picture the square portion that's on the carry handle is hollow. The threaded portion only attaches to the bottom of the piece, and the bolt looks similar to a carriage bolt.
941392
Yes it does, if you look at youtube reviews they do play this tune when you press down on the flute tab.
663246
No. Picture is a LIE! does not have curved head joint. It is a good flute but is cheaper from other sellers. Price is inflated and seller is getting more money because of the incorrect picture.
2203274
I don't believe it matters, but i prefer the screw on the front side, opposite the reed. I feel it gives a more even pressure to the reed.
1114491
Sounds like a faulty reed- maybe sticking in closed position. Been playing Sp20's for 20 years- no problems in lower holes until the harp is basically shot anyway. Consult a decent do-it-yourself repair video if you're into that. At 40 bucks for these harps, might be worth your while.
1505780
This is a student flute, in store price is about $530, plus tax will be $580 in store. But this one no tax on Amazon, can save $100 for it.This one is good for beginning. And quality is good. I don't know Misician's Fruend, maybe there has different model, hard to compare.
993823
Yes, the flute I received was new and in a black plastic case. My daughter was extremely excited and has enjoyed playing bit.
993820
The flute we received was indeed a new instrument and the case was a standard case, not a cheap plastic as you may fear. Hope this helps.
296973
You can leave the spout cover open if you prefer not to hear the whistle. It locks in the open position.