What would be a good flute and a good price for a serious 13 yr old? New? Used? What should be looked for or avoided?

The price – As much as you can afford within your means. He better the instrument is the better the chance for success.

New or used – It takes a knowledgeable person to buy a used instrument. Take the used flute to a pro to find your answer. When you but used you buy an instrument of better quality.

What should I look for – The appearance, if it looks good buy it with a return privilege. Then take it to a pro. You can not learn in a short time what a pro knows instinctively.

A close friend and fine sax/flute pro bought a flute made in China. (I think) He took the flute on a job – he said I don’t know how long the quality will last but it is good I feel it does the job well. I will call him and find where he bought it and the price. I’m guessing it was in the $120 area.

John C.