![]() ![]() A lot of students get nice gift upgrade instruments. If you aren't in a hurry, wait until the next gift season. Take good photos, do a video demonstration, list it for 10 days, end the auction on a Sunday afternoon, and make sure you mention that it is solid silver head and body in the listing heading. The 80 is a really great intermediate flute. I don't have the gold-plated head, but I do have the B-foot. Supposedly you add 50 to that, etc., but in my case I think it just means 1974. It has the odd situation of having a "74" prefix. I have an Armstrong 80, probably a mid-70's. If you don't feel confident, maybe get a friend who still plays to run up the chromatic on it. ![]() And even if you are not in practice, just demonstrating that the flute will play from top to bottom will improve the confidence of bidders. Bundy by Selmer USA Flute w Case Vintage Musical Instrument Serial 48120 USA. It is best to do the photos outdoors unless you are a studio photographer. Vintage Bundy Flute with Case Made by Selmer Serial number 32409. It also helps to have very clear photographs. If you link audio/video that demonstrates that the flute is indeed working well, then you will get higher bids. At the other end of the spectrum are those who can probably demonstrate the playability - you have an advantage and should use it. The prices on flutes often reflect an "as is" condition because the seller is unable to play test the instrument. It is dominated by people selling something they are not familiar with. During the 1970s, the 3rd and 4th digit of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture. You don`t want to get a flute that doesn`t play well, then you`ll end up frustrated and discouraged.The listings on ebay tend toward two extremes. Which just proves that you MUST play the flute, or have someone with expertise play it, especially if it is a flute whose reliability is unknown. They don`t even seem like the same brand, which is very confusing to me! I have played new, or recent year Selmers, and they aren`t ANYTHING like my flute in terms of quality and playability totally not comparable to my flute - perhaps my flute was an aberration (in a good way.?). However, depending on your long-term plans, you may want to look into a Yamaha or another brand mentioned in the posts on this forum. If you have played this flute, or someone whom you trust has played this flute, and it plays well and easy, it may suit your present needs. ![]() That said, you cannot even determine the true brand of the flute, so be extra wary. It always has had a beautiful sound, and it is near and dear to my heart. It was played continuously, yet only needed minimal servicing until a complete repad a couple of years ago. My flute was the "top of the line" at the time of purchase, so it was (supposedly) a better quality flute than the one in question. Let me preface with: I have played on my Selmer flute for 35 years. ![]()
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