Why Are Professional Flutes So Expensive? Flute Center Sponsored

Professional flutes are well worth the money because they are such a joy to play. But why are they so expensive? Read my Blog for the full rundown where I look at 8 categories: metal, maker, mechanism, headjoints, tubing, pads, extras, and maintenance. I will point out if and where you can compromise, and what that will cost you in dollars and performance value. Why Are Professional Flutes So Expensive? https://doctorflute.com/why-are-professional-flutes-so-expensive Here is a description and link to the flute and headjoint demonstrated in this video: Powell Handmade Custom Flute in Sterling Silver Sterling silver body and mechanism, Powell pinless mechanism, soldered silver tone holes, silver rings, ribs, and posts, modern Powell scale, French (open hole) model, pointed key arms, white gold springs, Straubinger pads, 0.014”/0.35mm tubing, A=442, inline G, C# trill key, D# roller, B foot joint. Handmade in USA. Verne Q. Powell Sterling Silver Handcut Headjoint – Sterling silver (.925) tube, lip plate, riser, and crown. 0.014”/0.35mm thin wall tubing, Philharmonic cut. Handmade in USA. https://flutecenter.com/collections/customfl-powell-flutes If you are serious about trialing a professional model flute, please contact my friends at the Flute Center, and use my code for some special perks: DRFLUTE To start your flute trial, you'll first want to go to flutecenter.com and fill out the form. Here’s the link: https://flutecenter.com/pages/trial-form Then put my code: “DrFlute” in the box labeled “Influencer Code.” This code gives you these extras with some exceptions: *3 extra days to try your flute – that’s a 10-day trial instead of only 7 days *6 extra months of warranty on your new flute – that’s 18 months instead of only 12 months *Free Shipping of up to three flutes, piccolos, and/or headjoints at a time for trial! *10% off sheet music *Free domestic shipping on instrument purchases Plus, when you purchase a new flute using my code, FCNY will pay me a small commission. Thank you! Thank you, Flute Center of New York, for sponsoring this video. Why Are Professional Flutes So Expensive? Flute Center Sponsored https://youtu.be/0l3ainwOQj4 https://DoctorFlute.com/downloads https://www.youtube.com/DoctorFlute Say Hi on Social! https://facebook.com/DoctorFlute https://twitter.com/DoctorFlute https://instagram.com/DoctorFlute Ask me a question: https://www.doctorflute.com/contact Send me questions about all things flute – get an answer with a video, blog post, FluteTips, podcast, or a personal reply. Professional Flute Extras - Do You Need Them? FCNY Sponsored https://youtu.be/yLIj0Zg8qvI Does Flute Tubing Thickness Matter - FCNY Sponsored https://youtu.be/ko7O6QldvsU The Difference Gold Makes on a Headjoint - FCNY Sponsored https://youtu.be/UZTjqxTWUlc Which is Better a Silver Flute or a Gold Flute? FCNY Sponsored https://youtu.be/4OskkCKKQME Should You Put a Professional Headjoint on an Intermediate Body? FluteTips 170 https://youtu.be/et1MQ9AjBtc Comparing Soldered Tone Holes with Drawn Tone Holes DoctorFlute - FCNY Sponsored https://youtu.be/3uCmOtmSbwQ Does the Cut of Your Lip Plate Make a Difference on a Professional Gold Flute? FCNY Sponsored https://youtu.be/XGLXEbQLZpY Gold Springs What Do They Do - FluteTips 159 https://youtu.be/ycjgnEkP9Do How to Choose a New Headjoint For Your Flute - FluteTips 100 https://youtu.be/My6frgW_KYg Comparing 5 Headjoints From Burkart Nagahara & Song Flute & Headjoint Makers https://youtu.be/Pm9FGI_SqlE 3 Levels of Flute Compared Professional vs Beginner and Intermediate https://youtu.be/VpsDbV_0_sU 3 Levels of Haynes Flutes Compared Custom Handmade vs Q Series Semi Pro vs Amadeus Intermediate https://youtu.be/fBcG-vpGsfI https://doctorflute.com/blog #DoctorFlute #FluteTips #FluteTrial #WeAreVQPowell #ProfessionalFlute