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I have a wooden flute that is very old. I played this flute when I was 13-14 years old and I am now 67. It was my uncles. The pads and cork are in poor condition. It has H. Bettoney Boston, Mass engraved on two of the pieces. There is not a serial number on the pieces. It is in its original case and that is not in good condition. Do you have any idea how much it would cost to restore this flute. Thank you.
Hello and thanks for writing! Please email some photos of the flute along with an overall length measurement of the entire flute assembled. My email address is info@foreverwoodwinds.com . I will be able to provide additional information via email for you. Thanks -Suzie
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Suzie
Experience
I have been fixing and reselling flutes (both young and old!) for the last 5 years and occasionally some other woodwinds on occasion. I've been well acquainted with antique oboes, clarinets, and most flutes (including piccolos and fifes) and should be able to help with most questions.
Education/Credentials
A few years ago, I attended a technical college for a band instrument repair course. After I left the college, I began educating myself on antique flutes, clarinets and oboes and continue to try helping people with their instruments. I'm able to provide an estimate of the value of the instrument(s) as well as an estimate for restoration of the instrument(s). If you have a very important question and/or I haven't written back to your question within a few days, please feel free to give me a call at any time on my cell phone: 570-236-7054. Thanks!
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