… a well-made and well-cared-for bamboo flute last? The only weak spot which I can think of would be the membrane(?) between joints which forms the stopper for the mouthpiece. I suppose that it might rot out after a time, but I haven’t had any experience with this kind of flute. I would like to try one, since I’m playing one loaned to me by my teacher, and I love the sound (smells delicious, too!) 
I would of course except flutes that have been abused 
or not cared for correctly. What has been other peoples’ experience?
Thanks in advance to all who reply.
With best regards,
Steve Mack