Hameln Blue & Gold Flute with Plateau Keys

by HAMELN

Product Features

• Cupronickel body with blue lacquer finish
• Gold plated keys
• Deluxe flight-style case with carrying strap
• One-year warranty
• Free standard shipping in the USA

Product Details

• ASIN: B0009R0XA6
• Item model number: H10510BE
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,377 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

This eye-catching flute is sure to turn heads with beautiful gold keys against the blue lacquered body. The 16-hole design with plateau keys, offest G, split E, and C-foot help make it easy to play.. With durable gold-plated keys, fine Italian leather pads, and beautifully lacquered cupronickel body, this flute is expertly crafted to ensure many years of great-sounding music pleasure. The feather-light case is the newest design, providing solid protection at a fraction of the weight of older styles. Also included are a cleaning rod, joint lubricant, and a carrying strap - everything you need for great results. At Hameln our aim is to please you with prompt and courteous customer service while saving you money on an instrument you'll love. Our satisfaction guarantee gives you the benefit of an instant exchange if you have any concern in the first 30 days and the safety of a full one-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Christmas present; I like it still after a couple of months, February 11, 2006

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This review is from: Hameln Blue & Gold Flute with Plateau Keys

I am writing this review as a complete novice. My only experience has been with a bamboo flute for many years. I figure it's about time to learn the basics with a new flute. (There are many good, basic texts, but that's not the focus of this review).

The flute is beautiful. The lacquer finish seems durable-- I have been careful with the instrument. The mechanisms all seem to work properly. After a couple of months (not daily use) one key makes the faintest noise when depressing it. The sound/notes seem good; at least that is the feedback when playing the flute for other flute players. The instrument comes packed from the factory very securely. The included nylon/canvas case is very adequate protection. The cleaning rod & rag is a necessary toot that is included. I notice the price seems to fluctuate; I paid less than $200 early Dec '05. (The silver plated flute also by Hamlin for less may be a better deal, in other words). I do hope to find time to continue practicing. Again, I am just a novice, but since there weren't any reviews for this instrument, I thought it might be helpful to say this buyer is satisfied with this instrument. Have fun!

UPDATED: OCTOBER 2010-- for what it's worth I wanted to share that the lacquer (Blue) finish wears off with continued use. I am using flute more as i learn to play instrument (daily practice, lessons). the blue lacquer wears to bare metal (silver color) at all stress points -- contact points. I still like flute, but realize that if i am to become serious student, will need to buy another instrument.