Dude, there's no strings.

Yea I i needed to clean the fretboard. I also think Im gonna move back down to 10 gauge.

Soak your strings in alcohol and you'll keep them a lot longer.

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I rock it with my Mousegetar Jr. by Disney. Four stings and a crank on the bottom of the body that plays the Mickey Mouse Club theme.

^would Pete Townsend^

I am so excited. I am getting my very own Alto Flute! I saved for months and finally have the $7,500 I need to buy it outright. Going to get it tonight! Squeeee!!!!!!!

Holy hell, the tone monster I could buy with that kinda loot.

Congrats on the purchase though, a talented musician with such a rich musical background such as yourself deserves it. Will be expecting some showcase posts. *nudge* *nudge*

I'd really like a bass flute as well, but maybe when I'm richer. Some of them cam cost upwards of $30,000. I also really want a rose gold soprano flute, but that's $12K.

Yeah I will post some performances when I get the flute!

That's the drawback of classical music instruments--they ain't cheap. $7500 is about average for a double bass. I've seen basses for over $30,000 but I'm not buying that anyway. But $6000 to $8000 is about what you have to shell out for a decent one. Then there's the bow and that's about $1200 or so. Might find a really good one for $700 if you luck into it. Again, I've seen bows that go for $5000. It's just not going to go to me.

My wife's cello was $15,000 but for the level she plays at, it's worth it. Her piano she got from her mother who is also a classical pianist--a big Steinway grand. I'd say it's probably about $13,000 to $15,000 brand new but this one has been in her family for a couple of generations. I don't know if that raises the value or not.

I don't know anything about flutes so I'm surprised and not surprised by the price. But glad you're getting it. Isn't it just exhilarating as hell getting that new axe?!!?!

Ha, tell me about it. My boyfriend is a pianist mainly, and he also plays violin. Both of which are quite pricey when you want a good quality instrument.

Flute prices are based mostly on the materials used to make it. Good quality flutes ($2,000 +) are generally made from solid silver tubing, and plated with sterling silver. Price then varies depending on the intricate detail and customization of the instrument. Many flute players have the head joint (mouthpiece) custom made to their specifications, based on their playing style and the quality of tone they want to obtain. Factory pressed head joints are suitable but not ideal for the advanced flutist.

Flutes can also be made of materials like rose gold, 14 to 24 karat gold, and platinum. Those are much, much more expensive and often they are custom made. There are also the larger flutes and also the piccolo, which is surprisingly expensive, even the lower quality ones. Platinum flutes are rare because they are expensive. I saw one online the other day that was on the cheaper end of the spectrum, at $56,000.