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The Path to Safely Reopening

By Adam Clifford November 23rd 2020November 23rd 2020

The UK government has confirmed that non-essential shops can re-open to customers from 3 December if appropriate social distancing measures are put in place. We have taken the difficult decision

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Powell Flute Serial Numbers

By Adam Clifford December 16th 2019December 14th 2019

Below is a list of the serial numbers of handmade flutes produced by Verne Q Powell Flutes. Please note that this does not relate to ‘Commercial’ models. Serial Number(end of

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CITES Regulations of Wooden Instruments – Update

By Adam Clifford December 14th 2019December 14th 2019

On 28 August 2019, the CITES Convention voted to exclude the trade of musical instruments from the list of controlled items. This is welcome relief for both customers and retailers,

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Haynes Flute Serial Numbers

By Ashley Myall October 22nd 2019March 4th 2020

This list is not completely accurate, as Haynes serial numbers are not necessarily in chronological order. For example, serial number 50,000 should have been made in 1995, but was actually

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So you want to be a piccolo player?

By Chris Hankin October 11th 2019June 25th 2021

Buying a piccolo is so exciting! It may be small in size but it is a powerful instrument, and eventually, you will be able to dominate everything! It can also be a very beautiful instrument and – in the right hands – an utterly magical one.

Louis Lot Flute Serial Numbers

By Ashley Myall August 1st 2019December 14th 2019

Below is a list of the serial numbers of flutes produced by the great French flute maker Louis Lot. From 1887, metal flutes were given even serial numbers, while wood

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Important New Regulations on Wooden Instruments

By Adam Clifford February 8th 2017September 20th 2020

Update December 2019: CITES regulations no longer apply to musical instruments. In January 2017, new rules came into force regarding the wood used to make some musical instruments. We’ve put

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8 Top Tips on Testing a New Flute

By Adam Clifford July 11th 2015October 2nd 2017

Adam Clifford looks at the best way to test a new flute, what exercises to try and what to look for when choosing.

7 tips on choosing a beginner flute

By Adam Clifford February 13th 2015June 25th 2021

Buying your first flute can be daunting: there are so many different makes, models and types of flutes available, and the price range can be huge. Below, we’ve compiled our top tips to help a complete newcomer decide on a new flute.

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Hidden Histories: Being a Flute Detective

By Adam Clifford October 1st 2013August 12th 2019

Whenever we get older second hand instruments for sale, we try and research a little about its history and background; sometimes the maker is obscure and there isn’t much information around, but occasionally a fascinating story is revealed. Often more than a little detective work is required to find an instrument’s story.

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