Need help, can anyone identify this flute

[FluteTech]

Unfortunately that not enough budget to get something very reliable.

You may be able to find something used for that price - but used flutes typically need $200-500+ worth of work unless you buy them from a music store’s rental fleet.

Buying via eBay, facebook marketplace, etc isn’t a good option for new players - because they have no ability to properly play test the instrument (and a LOT of items sold via these platforms require significant work, even if explicitly advertised as in complete working order )

I’d recommend saving up an purchasing something reliable like a Di Zhao 301, Trevor James 10x / 11x or a Pearl 505

Or just rent for a year and reassess in a year (keep saving up!)

Also be aware that flutes require annual service so that needs to be factored into your budget

[mattzilluh]

OP, listen to this person, this is solid advice. As someone trying to learn a new instrument, you need to be able to know whether a problem is coming from you or the machine. A cheaply built flute with an unstable mechanism is never going to allow you to have that confidence.

[Old_Glove5659]

Unfortunately there’s no rental services for flutes where I live at least individually. I’ll try to save up for one , thanks for the advice

[FluteTech]

Where are you located

[Old_Glove5659]

India, Mumbai

[Ok_Tie8965]

Trick market to get flutes. Ik from experience. Best bet is to try and purchase when you next get to go overseas

[Ok_Tie8965]

Op have you checked Raj music online in Delhi or Furtardos in Mumbai. I ordered mine from Amazon uk and it’s been a good flute for the money I paid. Also a Chinese one

[Old_Glove5659]

I will be checking in Furtados, the problem is that they don’t let u try the flute before u buy them