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Flute, New Emerson EF6, Open Hole with Plugs & Warranty
Estimated price for orientation: 525 $
Category: Flutes
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Description Condition: New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Emerson Model: EF6 Skill Level: Intermediate Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Key Type: Open Hole
Emerson EF6 open hole flute, cleaning rod, & case. Open hole with removable plugs.Plugs for beginners to play like closed hole & removable for intermediate players. New, store inventory - retirement sale. Several flutes, most sealed in original, factory packaging. 1 display model which is out of original box. Factory Warranty. All subject to prior local sale.Beginners: Plug the holes for a beginning player and, when the student gets comfortable with the fingering, remove the bottom 3 plugs first. The pads of the fingers serve to "close" the open hole. Then remove the upper 2 plugs. Intermediate players: Follow procedure above if you have never played on an open hole flute. Remember, your finger pads are used to cover the holes. When your instrument is playing in the upper register, it tends to play sharp. To correct & lower the pitch to tune, roll a finger & slightly allow air to escape a hole. The pitch will lower. You use your ears to determine extent of adjustment in pitch necessary. (I'm a low brass guy & only a "beginning level" flute player, but my daughter who is an excellent musician on the flute explained the concept to me!) Emerson quality now part of Conn-Selmer.Contact me with any questions. Music store inventory - Dealer retiring!One Display model. Was in enclosed display case and may have been shown to or played by customer in store. Others, new in sealed, factory box.In store play test & pickup available. Contact me for details.
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| Condition: | New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Emerson |
| Model: | EF6 | Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Key Type: | Open Hole |
Emerson EF6 open hole flute, cleaning rod, & case. Open hole with removable plugs.Plugs for beginners to play like closed hole & removable for intermediate players. New, store inventory - retirement sale. Several flutes, most sealed in original, factory packaging. 1 display model which is out of original box. Factory Warranty. All subject to prior local sale.Beginners: Plug the holes for a beginning player and, when the student gets comfortable with the fingering, remove the bottom 3 plugs first. The pads of the fingers serve to "close" the open hole. Then remove the upper 2 plugs. Intermediate players: Follow procedure above if you have never played on an open hole flute. Remember, your finger pads are used to cover the holes. When your instrument is playing in the upper register, it tends to play sharp. To correct & lower the pitch to tune, roll a finger & slightly allow air to escape a hole. The pitch will lower. You use your ears to determine extent of adjustment in pitch necessary. (I'm a low brass guy & only a "beginning level" flute player, but my daughter who is an excellent musician on the flute explained the concept to me!) Emerson quality now part of Conn-Selmer.Contact me with any questions. Music store inventory - Dealer retiring!One Display model. Was in enclosed display case and may have been shown to or played by customer in store. Others, new in sealed, factory box.In store play test & pickup available. Contact me for details.