The logos engraved on the flutes changed with each move (at least on the student models like the 18-0 Prelude - Im not certain if. Around 1980, Conn ownership changed again and Artley flutes were moved back to Elkhart. You might check around for a repad quote from another shop in Belgium. Conn bought Artley in 1969, they moved the Artley manufacturing from Elkhart, IN to Nogales, AZ during the 1970s. The bottom line is: If you like the instrument and were happy with it, it is probably worth getting repadded - unless it has had some major damage. See these pages for prices that some have sold for: As with anything though, a flute is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Right now on eBay there is one currently bid at $306 and two more with buy-it-now at $6000 (or best offer - definitely overpriced). On, an Artley Wilkins sold this month for $1200 USD. Then a couple of years back I was given an old Artley super cheap entry-level flute, an 18-0. I went from Haynes to Powell and another handmade flute, with a few other good ones in between. If your Artley Wilkins flute were restored to a good playing condition, I think it is probably worth a lot more than 300 euros. I started years ago on student flutes, and always wanted to step up to a Haynes. It actually was designed to be a direct competitor for Haynes, so it is NOT your typical student-level Artley. The quality was very good and was often considered to be on par with Haynes and Powell flutes of the same era. However, at the time, the Artley Wilkins was the top end flute made by Artley. He's right that you can buy a more modern flute that probably is easier to play in tune than than a lot of older "pro" flutes. I have a slightly different opinion than fluteguy. it's worth the 300 euros to get it in good working order. If it has sentimental value, then by all means. It would be silver plated, yes, but in terms of design and playability, it could quite possibly be a better deal. I saw brief mention that they were made in Nogales.
#Artley flute 17 0 upgrade
You could probably spend a little more money and get what is now labeled as a "student" flute, and it would probably be a considerable upgrade in terms of how it plays. Very brief Googling suggests between 500 to 600 for solid silver, 350 with solid silver head joint and plated body, 150 for plated. it probably isn't worth much more than that. So, because of its age, the kind of flute that it is (the maker), and its state of repair.
#Artley flute 17 0 professional
But, with modern advances in flute-making, many student model flutes play better than the professional high end flutes made 40 years ago. At the time it was better than student level. A solid silver "ebay-junk" flute that cost you $200 will not be nearly as good as a silver plated muramatsu that you bought used for $1000.Īnd for the time when it was made, you are right. be store Flute by Artley unless original the a MPN. 5 listing that Item Blue Brand: IZOD Polo itemSuperman Vintage Kids Adjustable Cloth Belt by Lee 1981 NWT.
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