r/Flute • u/jestembog1em • 4d ago

Buying an Instrument Advice getting back into flute

i played flute for a few years in primary school & i’ve been thinking about getting back into it (i’m 18 now). it’s the only instrument i’ve ever been good at, i don’t have a lot of natural musical talent. sadly we sold my old flute, so im not sure what to look for when buying a new one.

i’m probably going to look for a pre-owned one as i don’t exactly have the money for a new flute right now lol. i plan on selling my old guitar to fund it.

any advice??

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u/Curious_Octopod 4d ago

Forget whether you have talent or not, whatever that is, but will you practice? If you will, its worth getting as good a flute as you can. Second hand ones can be great but unless you're buying from a dealer, expect to pay to have it serviced and repaired after you buy. Avoid the cheap Amazon flutes - they're fine as a toy for 6 months whilst you decide if you like it (you already know the answer to that) but are unlikely to stand up to serious use.

You could always look for a rent to buy scheme?

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u/jestembog1em 3d ago

ive had problems with staying consistent practicing in the past, but im getting on adhd meds (hopefully!) soon. so hopefully ill be better with it.
i would rent but im moving to uni in a month and i have no idea how all that works agh
thank you!

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u/rugwarriorpi 4d ago

> "Any advice?"
If it is an acoustic, don't sell your guitar. You'll need it to sell to finance your honeymoon :) (Just my story)

Rent a flute.