Pearl Flutes PF-525 RBE Quantz Flute

While I am beginner on flute, I am far away not a newbie in music. Being also symphonic composer, I know how flute should sound like and what shall I expect from it.

I could manage play on low-B and high 3rd octave, having basically done it all myself from day on. If I could, you can do that too. Sound is a bit different than Yamaha flutes. Personally, I think Yamahas are mostly soul-less with perfect mechanics (as the rest of their instruments). But your taste, and thus an opinion, might vary of course.

Nothing much that I dislike on that flute, thought I was looking carefully. It is cleanly made, very nice mechanics that seems durable as same as Yamaha does. Especially I like its response, it is kind of "softer" and more gentle than Yamaha. Normally, if one cannot play low B or C, it is in most cases due to Flute is leaking or you are not covering holes well. But with this one — not even a brainer to get these notes. Practice and you will do it.

I love its sound, response and sound control. Especially for this price, haha! :-)

I am not a flautist, but I bought this for my wife. It is her first flute but I have spent much time in rooms with flautists of all levels and am very sensitive to tone. This flute sounds really beautiful, even at the lips of a beginner. Comparing to what I have heard of similar priced models, and even some above, there is something much more natural and pleasing to the sound of this Pearl.

I can't speak as any kind of expert but it certainly seems an excellent choice even for intermediate players on a budget, and I am certain would be wonderful with a headpiece upgrade later on.