I’m sure that flute’s going to go for more than the E700.00 you could order it for new. Plus, you’re taking someone’s word as to its condition; Its playability is unknown, it’s used, and it could be a scam.
Hammy is such a great guy. His waiting list isn’t really all that long, and his flutes are very reasonable. So for just a bit of a wait, and for possibly only a few dollars more, you would get one nice brand new flute made just for you by Hammy.
I asked the seller that question and he said that though he can’t add any more pictures (apparently eBay won’t let him) he is happy to email pictures of the embouchure to anyone who is interested.
However, I was scrolling through his feedback and it looks like this seller has a history of relying on exactly what is pictured in his descriptions of items. The complaints he has received are responded to with “item exactly as pictured.” In all caps, of course, since I don’t think he knows his caps lock is on. So, I’d recommend getting that picture of the emboucure. Unless maybe the flute doesn’t have one.
Excellent question, and given this guy’s history, and the fact that he didn’t allow my question to be posted underneath the item, I’d be pretty sceptical of the quality of that embouchure. If I had the money, I’d probably look at, say, the Irish Flute Store.
I asked him the same question and he did indeed e-mail me two pictures–of the hole at the end of the foot joint! :roll: I e-mailed him back to let him know that’s not the end that you blow on. The foot looks pretty good, though.
Alas, the Irish Flute Store doesn’t handle Hammys.
Hey Hammy, send me some flutes.
I do however have some screamin’ flutes that have nice holes on both the foot joint and the headjoint. Not to mention several holes in the middle bit included at no extra charge.