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30B-BLK - Black Nickel Flute - Offset G - Sterling Silver Lip-plate

SKU: # 409853   |   Model: # 3OB-BLK   |    Product Reviews2 Reviews  Write a Review

30B-BLK - Black Nickel Flute - Offset G - Sterling Silver Lip-plate

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The BLK Series 3OB-BLK conservatory flute is modeled after the Gemeinhardt 3OB conservatory flute. It has Gemeinhardt's signature special black nickel-coated finish with silver-plated open-hole keys, and a solid silver lip and riser. It also comes with a B footjoint that offers the specifications many teachers recommend for a student ready to purchase their first step-up flute.

Specifications:
  • Head Finish: Black Nickel-Plated
  • Head Joint Shape: Straight
  • Head Joint Model: NG1
  • Body Finish: Black Nickel-Plated
  • Foot Finish: Black Nickel-Plated
  • Key Finish: Silver-Plated
  • Key Style: Open-Hole
  • Key Arm Style: Y-Arm
  • Inline / Offset: Optional Inline or Offset
  • Foot Joint Options: B Foot
  • Skill Level: Intermediate (Conservatory)
  • Case Type: Hard-shell Plastic
  • Case Cover: Black Nylon

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Pretty Good 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Oshawa, Ontario
I got this flute as a few months ago and it plays beautifully. The only thing is that it was not as I expected it to be. The flute is more of a really dark shiny grey colour, though it is still beautiful. The polish wears off really fast. I have huge spots that are not tarnish but just spots where the polish wears off. I got two thumb tests not only to better my playing but to keep it from getting worse. This flute would have gotten five stars for me except for those minor bits with the appearance.
Posted by anonymous on Jun 26, 2019
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Great flute! 17 of 18 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Abbotsford, British Columbia
I've played flute for over 5 years and I got this flute a few months ago as my first intermediate flute. I originally wanted the AF700 but could not afford it so I settled for this. I play it everyday and perform in both professional and amateur settings regularly and I cannot say enough good things about this flute. It offers sensitivity to the players breath and fingering making dynamics and octave changes easy. The tone is clear. Intonation could be better but is nevertheless impressive considering the value. The picture of the black nickel flute is misleading as it is not nearly that dark black. However, it still looks beautiful and unique and I get compliments on it all the time. Like any new instrument, it took a few days to get used to and to start sounding nice. I was a little sceptical about the body having been assembled in China, but Gemeinhardt seems to have done a good job with their non-hand-made flutes and unless you're buying a handmade flute, you can't expect anything other than factory made. For the price, this flute is definitely a steal and I think my money was well spent. I would recommend it to any flute players looking to get a cheap, intermediate level flute.
Posted by Flute Player on May 2, 2016
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