[Benon]

Hi everyone, I'm in the market for upgrading my old and a bit more worn-out Pearl 661 abs and I came across a perfect condition (in fact, just recently overhauled) Muramatsu AD from 1989. Solid Silver headjoint, body and keywork, split E and offset G. Low C foot joint, plateau keys. Exactly what I was looking for with a steal price. I've read somewhere that this model has been superseded by current production DS. Does anyone own AD and can share some opinions and what to be careful about?

Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your replies,
Szymon Łukowski

 

[saxyjare01]

I have an AD without the split E -- jealous -- and a wave headjoint. I absolutely love it! I had a Yamaha 481 with a modified headjoint before then and tried a number of flutes before landing on this one.

 

[adamk]

I had a Muramatsu with a wave head in the 80s.
Now it's a Frankenstein with the same keys grafted onto a different body.
The wave (or wing as it was called back then) long gone.
The only thing original other than the key work is the whole foot.

 

[soybean]

A lot of these plateau Muramatsu ship from Japan, so watch out for high shipping cost and duties.

 

[Benon]

A lot of these plateau Muramatsu ship from Japan, so watch out for high shipping cost and duties.

This one is local based, only 170 miles away so I am going to pay only around $40 for personal testing

 

[Benon]

Sooooo... I've bought it about a week ago and I'm really enjoying the sound and response. The headjoint is a bit different than the Pearl and I need a bit of time to get accustomed to it, but it is much more comfortable than my previous Pearl. I'm very happy with it. Thanks for your recommendations. It was a very good idea.

 

[Peet60]

Hello, can someone tell me the differance in sound between a muramatsu AD v.s. a yamaha yfl 63?
Both has plateau key's and pointed arms.

 

[saxyjare01]

Hello, can someone tell me the differance in sound between a muramatsu AD v.s. a yamaha yfl 63?
Both has plateau key's and pointed arms.

To me, the Muramatsu has much more Color and depth than any Yamaha I’ve played. In short, I feel more presence and expressive with the Muramatsu.

 

[Peet60]

To me, the Muramatsu has much more Color and depth than any Yamaha I’ve played. In short, I feel more presence and expressive with the Muramatsu.

OK thanks for your response. I hear this more. I have a very good Armstrong heritage for sale. But I prefer athe muramatsu sound. Thanks again