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Gemeinhardt 3SS Flute. B foot. Offset G. Hand Made Sterling. 32512

$ 224.4

Availability: 44 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Type: Concert Flute
  • Headjoint Material: Silver
  • Set Includes: Case
  • Key Type: Open Hole
  • Finish Material: Sterling Silver
  • Key: C
  • Experience Level: Advanced
  • Brand: Gemeinhardt
  • Riser Material: Silver
  • Color: Silver
  • Machine Head Material: Silver
  • Instrument: Flute
  • Body Material: Sterling Silver
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    This circa 1972 Gemeinhardt 3SS flute has a B foot and an offset G. As an earlier SS-level Gemeinhardt, the flute is all solid sterling silver (no plating) and has gold springs.
    The flute's metalwork is in very good condition – the joints fit well (no looseness or over-tightness), the mechanism is smooth and quiet, and the only notable flaws are a few (fixable) small dings on the head joint near the cap.
    The flute currently plays beautifully but I don't know how old the pads are or much longer they have. My sense is that some of the pads need replacing to make the flute a stable, long-term player.
    The case (pictured) is in very good condition.