Student vs intermediate vs professional flutes youtube. This is a free resource for members of the new england flute community. Quality is the object of all services offered at flute pro shop. Comparing student vs intermediate vs professional flutes. After completing his studies, hong continued work as a flute and piccolo technician at altus flute korea. However, this method is applicable to the plateau model as well as other types of traditional concert flutes. We provide over 16,000 products including instruments, sheet music, cds and accessories. I offer a full range of repair services on all woodwind and brasswind instruments from student to professional level. Eastman, jupiter 300500 series, trevor james 10xprivilege, yamaha 200 series, pearl 500 series, solexa 101. The cork seals the flute so that the air goes only through the body of the instrument and not out the wrong end. Each q2 has a sterling silver haynes classic headjoint from the haynes boston workshop. Buying a preowned, or used, instrument is one of many options that flutistry boston offers, allowing you to make the best decision for your artistry.
Select from different keys and ranges, depending upon the music you wish to play. While a flute is an inanimate machine, it becomes an extension of the performer as that performer breathes life into the instrument and in turn brings music to life. Carolyn nussbaum music company offers inhouse, professional quality, flute services from minor adjustments to overhauls as well as mechanical upgrades, enhancements and maintenance. An illustrated basic flute repair manual for professionals. Modern flutes are made in several different sizesmost common is the concert flute. Carolyn nussbaum music company offers inhouse, professional quality, flute services from minor adjustments to overhauls as well as.
Manta has 77 companies under musical instrument repairs in florida. If the connected keys on your flute arent synchronized properly, follow step 1 and then skip ahead to step 40. Our technicians are all flutists themselves and are specifically trained in. Offering only the very best in flutes, piccolos, harmony flutes, accessories and repairs. Safety should be the first concern when attempting any of these repairs. Bertrems will include the complete disassembly of your flute or piccolo. Flute repair parts set tools kit practical diy repair maintenance kit set musical instrument parts accessories for flute, flute repair screws, rollers, pads, reed, pin bolts. From setting up a new instrument, a yearly tuneup, an occasional repair as well as a complete overhaul, jeff is conscientious and precise with all his efforts and gets my flute working the best it is capable of. This book is the companion guide to the valentino flute fix kit, and separately is an excellent. Musical instrument repairs companies in florida manta. I was hoping for a promanual to decorate the shop shelf and add to my skills.
Im a professional flute player busking on the streets having the time of my life. Flutists often think of their flute almost as if it were a family member. I sure wish someone out there would take the plunge and show me how to do it. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Flute specialty shop located in the sales tax free state of delaware.
Valuable information for the novice or professional. Books and materials 600overhaul and mechanical techniques this course is designed especially for students who want to know how to overhaul and restore the flute in preparation for working as a flute repair technician. Easy, sequential instructions in this manual minimize the complexity of basic flute mechanism repairs. Vbestlife flute repair parts set tools kit practical diy repair maintenance kit set. Solid silver body, footjoint, and nickelsilver mechanism. There are a number of options available ranging from beginner and student flutes all the way up to professional models. These screws are notorious for working themselves loose, and if your flute is in good repair, you should be able to tighten the screw but dont force it. Written for college professors and students, as opposed to professional repair technicians, this illustrated document offers stepby. The haynes q2 flute comes from the reknowned haynes workshop. In the tip of this piece is the corkthis needs to be handled with care while cleaning the instrument. After apprenticing with two local repair technicians, she continued her training by attending allied music corporation. Your key work will be inspected and any looseness will be repaired and your keys are then refit properly. I applaud your link to the flute repair manual, since it could serve as a.
I focus on providing the finest quality repairs, with an extreme attention to detail, to provide the performing. From flute purchasing, to repair service, to selection of music and accessories, you will find only the highest quality products and service from flute pro shop. A good library is an affordable and essential element in a technicians and musicians repertoire. Professional ramos standard size curved antara pan flaute pipes case included. Each of our preowned instruments are certified via our exclusive 10point inspection, making our selection of used flutes, piccolos, headjoints, altos, and. Best 23 professional flute repair in asheville, nc with. Flute repair professionals to support flute teachers and students in the greater boston area, we have compiled a list of professionals who specialize in flute repairs. Im a professional flute player busking on the streets having the time of.
We sell altus, azumi, brannen, burkart, di zhao, powell, miyazawa, muramatsu. Student flutes to highend handmade professional flutes, let our highly skilled technicians ensure your instrument is playing at its best. This is not an allinclusive manual for the repair of musical instruments. A damaged cork will lead to an inconsistent, airy sound and. This is more for a beginner in the shop, and the pictures are blurry enlarged poorly. Along with being a flute repairman, rich lupo leads an active life as a professional flutist and has performed in professional bands and orchestras, as well as solo recitals. Flutes are an investment and you want to make sure you have one that is right for you. The flute im about to show how to repair is a french model flute open hole keys. Rich lupo, founder, is internationally respected as an expert on flute repair. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Rich lupo flutes and piccolos is a fully licensed flute repair and sales company founded in 2003. A professional coa is the single most important service for keeping your flute in top playing condition and every flute should have a coa once a year. A great introduction to woodwind service and repair procedures.
Combining precious metals with a long tradition of quality craftsmanship, fine artistry, and innovative research, these flutes are handmade and come with a variety of options to meet the needs of each individual player. Fluteflute maintenance wikibooks, open books for an. Many of the skills needed to overhaul fine flutes will be covered including removing dents. Buy products related to professional flutes and see what customers say about professional flutes on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The worlds marketplace for flutes flute center of new york. He first learned how to repair flute in 1997 at a flute repair shop, altus flute korea, while pursuing a degree on flute performance at sangmyung university in seoul. Flute repair, service and maintenance carolyn nussbaum. Smith, we offer a variety of books to help your business while improving your knowledge. When the amadeus plant closed i briefly joined gemeinhardt where i worked in testing and repair department, and worked stringing the roy seaman piccolos as well as all other model piccolos. This books was written because of the authors dissatisfaction with other repair manuals. We offer the most comprehensive inventory of new and used flutes in stock and available for immediate sale or trial. Brief textual explanations accompany hundreds of closeup. Search or browse our list of musical instrument repairs companies in florida by category or location. Written for college professors and students, as opposed to professional repair technicians, this illustrated document offers stepbystep procedures to.
Rich lupo flutes and piccolos 1630465lupo 5876 rich. Our technicians are all flutists themselves and are specifically trained in flute and piccolo repair and maintenance. Beginner and novice instruments may include extras such as lesson books or dvds and cleaning kits, while professionalgrade instruments will feature the kind of quality workmanship and durability thats designed to endure years of even extensive play. Spray bottle of water the kind used to water plants, or spray cleaners will do. The procedure involves complete disassembly of the instrument. Flutacious the west coast flute and specialty shop.
You will get an overview of what makes a flute a student flute, what makes a flute a professional flute, and what makes a flute a. Every instrument i work on receives the greatest care and i use the very best parts, tools, and materials available. Other common sizes include piccolo bass flute and alto flute. This document is a comprehensive flute repair manual for the modern boehm and brogger flute mechanisms. We offer the largest variety of top quality student and professional flutes and piccolos. I dont want to afford to send my flute to a repair person and id love to satisfy my curiosity of figuring out how to fix it myself. It is intended for clarinet, saxophone, and flute players from high school through professionals who want to work on their own instruments. Please contact us for an appointment before sending any instrument to me. Flute repair services clean, oil and adjust coa a professional coa is the single most important service for keeping your flute in top playing condition and every flute should have a coa once a year.
Flute repair, service and maintenance carolyn nussbaum music. The following list of safety items should be on hand and easy to reach in an emergency. She attended the college of idaho and studied music education before realizing her interest in instrument repair. To help make a decision easier, lets take a look at a couple of violins that every professional can enjoy. Buy products related to instrument repair tools and see what customers say about instrument repair tools on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The body, headjoint and footjoint are thoroughly cleaned and polished. Beginner flutes are often made with materials that are more suited to the wear a novice might put on the instrument. Flutistry boston offers professional level instruments from master flutemakers around the world. Price applies to flutes with regular wear and tear. All pads and cork will be removed including the head cork. She is a member of the national association of professional band instrument repair technicians napbirt. Jeffrey schmalz is a skilled repairman that knows his craft well. Professional quality repairs for all brass and woodwind. Haynes amadeus af680 professional flute sterling silver headjoint split e.
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