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Originally Posted by Burning Down
I'd really like a bass flute as well, but maybe when I'm richer. Some of them cam cost upwards of $30,000. I also really want a rose gold soprano flute, but that's $12K.
Yeah I will post some performances when I get the flute!
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That's the drawback of classical music instruments--they ain't cheap. $7500 is about average for a double bass. I've seen basses for over $30,000 but I'm not buying that anyway. But $6000 to $8000 is about what you have to shell out for a decent one. Then there's the bow and that's about $1200 or so. Might find a really good one for $700 if you luck into it. Again, I've seen bows that go for $5000. It's just not going to go to me.
My wife's cello was $15,000 but for the level she plays at, it's worth it. Her piano she got from her mother who is also a classical pianist--a big Steinway grand. I'd say it's probably about $13,000 to $15,000 brand new but this one has been in her family for a couple of generations. I don't know if that raises the value or not.
I don't know anything about flutes so I'm surprised and not surprised by the price. But glad you're getting it. Isn't it just exhilarating as hell getting that new axe?!!?!