STERLING Blue with Gold Keys Open Hole C Flute - NEW!

This beautiful Sterling SFL-300BU_G black open-hole flute is one of a kind! Featuring a stand-out black body with nickel-plated open-hole keys, this flute is modelled on the Yamaha YFL-574 – the benchmark for open hole flutes. This instrument is, of course, brand new.

This is an open-hole designed flute that plays in the key of C. It is equipped with offset-G keys and split-E mechanism. It is highly responsive and plays with a solid tone, accurate intonation and produces a crisp, clear sound.

Open hole flutes are aimed at the intermediate to advanced player and are the normal choice for concert-level players. An open hole flute has some keys that have a hole through the middle which the player must cover with their fingertips in order to facilitate alternate fingerings, "extended techniques" (e.g. quarter-tones, glissando) and multiphonics. There is some belief that open hole keys permit louder and clearer sound projection in the flute's lower range. Open-hole keys are also needed for some modern "extended" avant garde pieces, including those requiring the player to play harmonic overtones, or to manipulate "breathy" sounds in addition to the traditional "pure" tone.

Also included are silicone plugs to convert the flute back to a closed hole model. These plugs enable the player to become used to playing an open hole flute by working in stages and changing it as necessary.

The Sterling brand is far superior to most flutes found on eBay, equivalent to the Jupiter brand, but, at around half the price. Each flute is play tested and quality checked before shipping ensuring you only get the best.

Comes complete with a durable, velour padded, French style carry case, micro-fibre chamois cleaning cloth and cleaning rod.

These flutes usually sell for upwards of $900.00 in retail stores.

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Australian shipping
This item ships via Australia Post Overnight Express delivery and is insured if the item is damaged or lost during shipment.

International shipping
This item ships via Australia Post Air Mail and is covered for replacement if the item is damaged during shipment. Optional loss insurance is available.

Warranty and return info
This item comes with a seven day satisfaction guarantee. It is also covered by a 12 month warranty against manufacturing defects. Shipping and insurance costs are non-refundable. Please see the terms and conditions link below for full details.

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