A Complete Maintenance Guide How often should you service a flute? A flute is a precision instrument. Even small changes in pad condition, alignment, or internal cleanliness can affect tone, response, and tuning. Regular servicing keeps the mechanism working smoothly, preserves the instrument’s lifespan, and ensures consistent sound quality. In this guide,…
Most players, whether amateur or advanced, will feel the need to upgrade their flute at some point in their playing life. At London Flutes we are constantly asked the best way to upgrade a flute. Reasons for upgrading your flute may be varied but let’s look at some of the main ones: TONE The…
WHAT IS THE BEST INTERMEDIATE FLUTE? So you have played on a beginner flute for a while and feel that it is time to upgrade your flute. But what is the best intermediate flute? The flute market is however a bit of a minefield, with lots of conflicting opinions on make,…
At the moment there are three well known and respected flute shops in London. Two of them are physical shops and one is online but does take appointments. But which are the best flute shops in London? That depends what you are looking for: Here are the three most…
B foot or C foot? As a modern flute player, this is a question that is constantly raised. Should I purchase a B foot or C foot? The answer really depends on a number of factors. There are pros and cons of having a B footjoint and/or C foot. Here are the main points to…
Buying a second-hand Yamaha flute can be a great saving on the new price, but it is important to be aware of what to look for and the potential pitfalls in buying a used Yamaha flute. FAQ Has it been recently serviced? – A basic service/adjustment can cost upwards of £100 and…