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@@lisahakesley89 I have not purchased it yet, but definitely still plan to. It’s so light and was super easy to play, it’s just not really realistic for me to purchase at the moment. Definitely trial them yourself! Everyone is different so you may feel differently about it than I did.

@ Thanks! I will do that! Disappointed the grenaditte is so heavy. ☹️

@ I don’t think it outweighs a traditional metal bass flute, but the New Voice was definitely weighing/feeling more like a metal regular C Flute.

@@Mr_MisterretsiM I’m so glad you found one that works for you! Pearl flutes are so nice, I definitely would get one. I ended up doing a complete 180 and got another Yamaha, a 684 this time, then went to FluteWorld in Charlotte and tried out a ton of headjoints. Ended up loving the Yamaha Type A with a 14k Riser. I still go back and forth with my Gemeinhardt but the Type A was the closest I could seem to get. I did really like the Pearl Largo headjoint though. The Altus V Cut headjoint was the runner up when I went to FW as well, for what it’s worth.

@@ronrobbins2737 I did hear that it is a copper body with a gold type of plating over top. I have seen some mention in flute groups of it wearing fairly easily as well. As for headjoints, they are a very personal preference based on your playing style and will be slightly different for everyone. I actually went to FluteWorld and tried at least 20 different headjoints before I picked a top 3 that worked for me. I’d definitely recommend going to a Flute Store if possible, if not, at least trialing headjoints in your price range. As a doubler, I can’t imagine you want to spend much on a headjoint and the people at Flute Center or FluteWorld are wonderful at trying to figure out your best option for your budget.

@@blondewithaflute thanks so much! I've asked Flute Center for more particulars as I bought the TJ from them 2 years ago. I don't think there is any special plating over their copper alloy, I suspect the thin plating that's rubbing off IS the copper alloy! I'm playing lately with a high-end Latin jazz group doing mostly flute but trumpet and sax also. Switching back to flute after lips swell from trumpet seems to be my biggest challenge so I need the "most forgiving" embouchure hole possible without sacrificing tone; I know it's a challenge!

@@blueeyedsoulman Dollar Tree in the “Plus” section where things are up to $5!

Agreed. I thought the Trevor James were beautiful and seemed to get high praise, plus these were different which is why I wanted to try them. I really wanted to like them. I am definitely a Gemeinhardt fan, but I’ve recently upgraded to a Yamaha 684 (and splurged on a professional handcut headjoint, the Yamaha type A) and have noticed my sound on the Gemeinhardt was a little muffled. The Yamaha is much crisper, projects better, wider range for dynamics, and the low end is so much bolder. It took me going to FluteWorld and trying, probably 20-30, different headjoints to find one that worked for me. I still love my KGM, but I’ll be honest, I haven’t really picked it up since finding my Yamaha combo. But Gemeinhardt is so much easier to find and better on the wallet that if it works for you, especially as a doubler, then totally no shame in that. I also have no issue with Chinese Knockoff piccolos. I had a blue one for the longest time when I first started playing them before I finally upgraded to a 4SP. You’ll get no hassle from me on that. I’m a firm believer that if it works for you, then keep doing it. However be careful with it because they generally aren’t made as robust as even a lower end brand flute name.

@@blondewithaflute I definitely agree on what you said about the Chinese knockoff piccolo I have. I'm careful with it every time I use it. I do plan to hopefully get a 4P and the Chinese knockoff to be my backup. If I really had it my way, I'd get a Powell 9k Gold Aurumite Conservatory C Flute with an off set G. I tried one a couple years ago and I just fell in love with it and even had some people stop and tell me that it sounded beautiful when I was playing. If only it wasn't $10k+. 🤣

@@Guardmuscian2013 RIGHT!? Definitely have some sort of gold flute as the end goal. I’m so picky with headjoints I’ll have to just pick the body I like then get a headjoint to go with it that works best for me. Even more money doing it that way but 🤷🏼‍♀️

I’m not 100% but yes I believe it was G. Should say which one it is in the link/table I used.

My local hardware store, Lowe’s.

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Oh I think I’d love that. The glossy black nickel shows fingerprints SOOOO easily. I’m constantly cleaning it 🤣

@@blondewithaflute yes it does. I have a gemeinhardt black nickle c flute to cause I had to have it lol. And yup the fingerprints show up so fast plus part of the black nickle started coming off when I wasn't using a finger port. :( but this frosted alto no fingerprints and the keys for your fingers have little pearl keys. which are soooo pretty.

Known name brands will also be much easier to service and keep alignment longer. There are definitely noticeable differences in sound eBay/Amazon to a known name brand. I was just stating, for someone who wants a beater flute or not sure their child will stick with it, isn’t an awful option like most people seem to say it is, but also keeping in mind, they are throw away instruments.

Understandable. My experience with them, out of the box, are actually fairly decent instruments. Now if you’re using them a lot or rough on them (like school children would be) it will definitely not stand up and you’ll end up with a bunch of leaks, for sure. We have the same where quite a few music stores have rental programs which would definitely be a better option.

Those were just a trial, but I used a microfiber cloth to clean them in between uses.

Me too. I found the pads really sticky until it had been played for a couple of weeks. Love it.

@@blondewithaflute Just got my new TJ Copper Alloy Flute! wondering how to clean it? I've read different things!! To use a micro-fiber cloth ... and I have the electrostatic placement things for the touch points ... but around the edges of those it has left marks!! and kind of gooey stuff around those ! I took off and it's really hard to get that off!! Is there some kind of liquid to use? I've looked online but the copper cleaners all say to NOT use on lacquered surfaces! which this flute has! So 'm at a loss of what to use! HELP!! HOPING I GET A REPLY TO THIS VERY IMPORTANT CONCERN!! THANK YOU!

@@familyoffinn3170 like I said in my original comment, these were just trials. So I am unsure about longevity of these instruments and what will happen to the finish over time. I personally just buffed with a standard microfiber cloth. I also have no clue what electrostatic things you are talking about. It would probably be best to reach out to TJ Flutes themselves, either through here on RUclips, on Facebook or Instagram with your question. They would have better guidance for you than I do.

​@@familyoffinn3170 TJ has a manual on their site on how to take care of your copper flutes

Yes! It’s a Guo Bass Flute in Carnation Pink.

The KGM has an H1 cut. That is interesting that you say it’s similar to the Forte, I still don’t like the Forte but I can kinda see what you mean. Initially I liked the Voce and the Forte but as I started playing more (on both) the Voce was definitely more stuffy. I felt like the Forte was too open though, like I couldn’t control the air very well and would run out quickly. I do want to play with some Miyazawa headjoints though, even some Mankes cause I know a bunch of people like them.

Do you mean Forza (not Forte)? My Pearl has a Forza, which has a sharp dropoff

Dollar Tree! It’s in the “Plus” section. Pretty sure it was $5. Don’t forget batteries.