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Hello everyone, new to Forum. I recently acquired a neglected, water damaged & unplayable E.L. DeFord model 10B, Thinwall, all silver, B foot & open hole. The serial number is #A27400, footjoint & body matching. I am personally restoring this flute and have it playing down to C# as I am slowing repadding this instrument (I am not a pro repairer, I repad, shim and re-cork as a hobby). The bore is good as the previous owner had a pad saver in it to absorb moisture. It is sounding decent now. The questions I have are;
1) What is the general consensus of this flute, mediocre or better?
2) The Headjoint is stamped "00", what is the significance of that label. Is this a handcrafted HJ?
3) Value. I suspect anywhere from $400.00 to $500.00?
4) Old parts availability. A lot of the keys the plating is gone or there is pitting.
5) What year was it made. I am guessing mid 70's.
The flute is butt ugly, a real beater, however is playable now. I have plenty left to do on this flute such as swedge the tubing.
Thanks in advance.
Gordon
1) What is the general consensus of this flute, mediocre or better?
2) The Headjoint is stamped "00", what is the significance of that label. Is this a handcrafted HJ?
3) Value. I suspect anywhere from $400.00 to $500.00?
4) Old parts availability. A lot of the keys the plating is gone or there is pitting.
5) What year was it made. I am guessing mid 70's.
The flute is butt ugly, a real beater, however is playable now. I have plenty left to do on this flute such as swedge the tubing.
Thanks in advance.
Gordon