![]() It's not a terrible flute, but I have several better ones now. Read the FAQ for a list of other brands that you could consider.īTW, my first flute was an old used Artley student model. Ultimately, you have to decide if it is right for you, but you owe it to yourself to try some others before you buy. However, since you have tried it and it plays well for you, then it might be a good choice for you. Look around a bit more before you jump on this one. ![]() There are a lot of really good flute brands out there and some can be found used in the price range you are looking at. If it is engraved with Elkhart, it might be OK if it was well cared for and a flute tech has gone over it to be sure all the pads are OK and in good adjustment. If it is engraved with Nogales under the Artley name, then I would stay away from it. That was when the reputation of the Artley brand went downhill. Later, Artley was sold to Conn and production was moved to Nogales Arizona. The older Artley flutes were made in Elkhart Indiana. They made some good flutes (the older models) and many newer models were pretty poor.
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