£150 + p&p which is a bargain for a flute of this quality.
It comes in a lovely case that has hardly been used so that's in a fantastic condition too. With innovative design, cost-effective production techniques and attention to detail, Artley. in Elkhart, Indiana, a city known worldwide for band instrument manufacturing. Artley and other members of the Artley family started the Artley Flute Co. It was serviced about a year ago and is therefore in a full working order. The Artley name goes back to the 1930s, when Indiana-born Donald A. These are just cosmetic things, nothing detrimental to the playing condition of the flute. The flute has the typical scratches and wearing to the plating on the body that you would expect from a well used instrument and there are no major dents. As a woodwind teacher / player l would say that with the B foot and the solid silver head, this would make a good intermediate to professional level flute for anybody wishing to upgrade. Bungs are easily available if you are not keen on open holes but want to try an inline G flute (a set of bungs can cost as little as £3). I bought it to experiment with the inline G and because I was playing material that required a low B. The only reason I'm selling it is that I have another flute that I use regularly and therefore this one isn't getting played. It has a gorgeous, bright sound and is very easy blowing. Heavy wear/lacquer wear has produced some dark spots near th.
ARTLEY FLUTE MODELS 212 SERIAL NUMBER
This is a well-used flute, with serial number 341905 this late 50s flute has seen a lot of players and is in need of some care. This is a closed-hole, in-line, C-foot flute. The flute has inline G, a B foot joint, open holes and a solid silver head. Up for sale is a vintage Artley 'The Wilkins Model' from 1957. I have for sale a lovely Artley 4-0 flute.