What are the better brands of flutes?

Question:

What are the better brands of flutes?

Which ones sound the best? My daughter needs new one. She has played for several years and plans to continue.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Is she in high school? How old is she? What level is she? What price range are you looking for? Is she going to plan on majoring in Music? or is she going to keep playing for fun?

If she is in High School or advanced Middle School, not planning to major in music. These flutes will be a very good option for her.

Yamaha: YFL-361H $1109
Sterling silver headjoint, silver plated body, footjoint and keys, French or open hole, offset G, B footjoint
http://fluteworld.com/index.php?action=p...

Gemeinhardt: 3SHB $810
Sterling silver headjoint, silver plated body, footjoint and mechanism, French or open hole, inline G, B footjoint.
http://fluteworld.com/index.php?action=p...

Powell/Sonare: SF5BEF $940
Handmade sterling silver Powell Signature headjoint, silver plated body and foot, offset G, split E mechanism, french or open hole, B footjoint, drawn tone holes, stainless steel springs, Y-arm keys
http://fluteworld.com/index.php?action=p...

If your daughter is an advanced high school student or college student, playing flute as an amature. These are some great options for her:

Sankyo: CF-201BN $2500
Etude model: Sterling silver handcut headjoint, silver plated nickel silver body, footjoint and mechanism, French or Plateau, offset G, B footjoint, pointed key arms, NEL, drawn tone holes, silver plated finish, 0.40mm tubing
http://fluteworld.com/index.php?action=p...

Yamaha: YFL-674H $2699
Sterling silver handcut EC headjoint, sterling silver body and footjoint, silver plated keys, French or open hole, offset G, split E mechanism, B footjoint, pointed key arms, drawn tone holes, white gold springs
http://fluteworld.com/index.php?action=p...

Haynes: Classic Q1 $2450
Sterling silver handcut headjoint, silver plated body, footjoint and keys, French or open hole, inline or offset G, pointed key arms, drawn tone holes, .016" tubing, Straubinger pads, B footjoint.
http://fluteworld.com/index.php?action=p...

If your daughter would like to major in music. You should email me. Those flute have more options and specifications. They also cost as much as a car.

Good Luck and if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.