Seconding Julia’s praise for Doyle flutes and the Irish Flute Store, there are, in fact, two Doyle flutes for sale at IFS now. Also Patrick Olwell occasionally sells a vintage flute at IFS, one he’s restored, and at a good price. It’s extraordinary to get your fins on a fine flute that has been restored and tweaked by one of the greatest flute makers on earth. Blayne and Deborah are very helpful and informative, and Blayne has forgotten more about flutes and playing them than I will ever know.
So are all the flutes on the Irish Flute Store good to go? I ask because I kind of like the look of that Galleón Pratten flute. The price is certainly right.