I have a Gemeinhardt, but it's in the repair shop right now and I got a flute rented out in the meantime. It's a Jupiter CEF-510 Capitol Edition, and I was just wondering if any one else has owned a Jupiter or other flute brands, which one is good. I've heard that the Jupiter "DiMedici" flutes were the only good series from Jupiter, and I've been hearing some stuff about the Azumi AZ-3000 which came out this year.
Ok, this question is really open ended. What brands do you think are best, pretty much?
2006-11-28 10:42:06 · 6 answers · asked by Dreamer 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Thanks guys! All the answers so far are really good and helpful. My hunch was confirmed; Jupiter is not a good brand.
2006-11-28 12:13:18 · update #1
Jupiter - run of the mill Chinese, lower end actually.
Gemeinhardt - good brand
Armstrong - another good one
Yamaha - pretty good
2006-11-28 10:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by loon_mallet_wielder 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-22 06:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by ferer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the others - Jupiter is more of a low-end brand. I played on an intermediate Gemeinhart for years and had no problems with it, but I also really like the Yamaha brand. The flutes are of a consistent quality and play well with good sound. The thing to remember is that everyone is physically different and therefore plays the flute differently. Whatever makes you feel comfortable and makes you play well and makes you sound good - just go for it, regardless of brand name! Music is about expressing emotions, not about brand names!
I don't know what level of playing you're at or if you play flute "for fun" or if you're privately studying or even getting a degree in music. Whatever the case is, you want to make sure that the flute you're playing on is not holding you back. If you are thinking of going professional, consider the Powell brand. The quality of Powells are so high, and they sound just amazing. Yes, they are expensive, but they are so worth it! I always say that there's nothing my Powell flute can't do; it's just me who can't do everything!
2006-11-29 13:05:06 · answer #3 · answered by snw0714 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would steer clear of Jupiter when referring to any instrument, brass especially, but woodwinds, also. Realistically, though, you need to play on the different models/ brands and see which fits your embouchure best, which ergonomically fits with your grip the best, and on which you can produce the best tone. I would reccommend, if you are serious about flute, going to your local music store and playing on a few. Yamaha, in my experience, though, has provided the most consistent horns on every instrument, certainly not discluding flute. If you truly want the perfect horn, though, look into Burkart, whether for just a headjoint or a full horn. They're incredibly expensive, but, if nothing else- they can point you in the right direction, and show you all that you'll need in a flute.
2006-11-28 11:44:11 · answer #4 · answered by adam82588 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gemeinhardt is one of the best kinds of flutes for beginners (or even for professionals). I haven't even heard of Jupiter, so I am guessing it is cheap with low quality. Armstrong is a good one that I would recommend.
2006-11-28 11:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by Norah 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i'd be careful to get your old flute back as soon as possible. i had a flute that i put in the shop, but waited so long to get it back that they didn't have it anymore and i just kept the rental. that actually happened to me twice. (i'm stupid) Anyway, one of those was a jupiter, i think it was one of the loaners...it was...ok.
2006-11-28 11:25:37 · answer #6 · answered by dasiavou 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋