The Gemeinhardt story begins with Kurt Gemeinhardt, a fourth generation flute maker. He was born in Markneukirchen, Germany, a region with two centuries of instrument making tradition, and served an apprenticeship under his father. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, Kurt left Germany to work his trade in St. Gallen, Switzerland, where he crafted handmade flutes for the world's most prestigious musicians. While in Switzerland his fame as the foremost creator of quality hand-crafted musical instruments spread worldwide.
In 1928, Kurt Gemeinhardt was persuaded to travel to America to create instruments in Elkhart, Indiana. After twenty years of developing flutes for others, Kurt opened his own manufacturing plant, The Gemeinhardt Company, where every instrument since has been engraved with the Gemeinhardt name. Initially, Kurt's vision was to produce a limited quantity of professional all-silver flutes, but demand for his unique flutes increased beyond his expectations. The original 20- by 40-foot Gemeinhardt factory was replaced in 1951 with a new plant, designed by Kurt himself, to meet new manufacturing needs. By this time the Gemeinhardt line expanded to include mid-priced flutes, soon followed by the introduction of entry-level flutes. Gemeinhardt's newest expansion occurred in September 1997 with the acquisition of Roy Seaman Piccolo Company. Roy Seaman manufactures handcrafted, grenadilla wood piccolos. This name is known worldwide for professional quality instruments.
Through growth and product demand, Gemeinhardt emerged as the music industry's largest exclusive manufacturer of flutes and piccolos. Today, Gemeinhardt Co., Inc. manufactures flutes and piccolos for all levels of musicians, ranging from student to professional. With the advancement of technology, sophisticated machinery enables a level of precision and consistency that was once uncontrollable. However, it is the human touch that properly fits and regulates each flute to reach optimum sound quality and harmonization.
At Gemeinhardt instruments are globally manufactured, utilizing the expertise and efficiencies of factories in the U.S., Taiwan, and China. For example, while many of the key components are produced in all three countries, the C flute head joints and all of piccolos are made in the U.S., The flute final assembly is done in Taiwan and China to meticulous standards. A final quality check occurs in the U.S.
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Flute - Gemeinhardt 3SHB #424005 (Pre-Owned)
Gemeinhardt flute model 3SHB, #424005, has a Sterling silver headjoint with a silver-plated body and mechanism, drawn tone holes, open holes, inline G, and a B foot with Gizmo.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Flute - Gemeinhardt M3 #350103 (Pre-Owned)
Gemeinhardt M3 flute #350103 has a silver headjoint with silver-plated body and mechanism, drawn tone holes, open holes, inline G, and a B footjoint.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Flute - Gemeinhardt X #20298 (Pre-Owned)
Gemeinhardt model X flute #20298 has a silver headjoint and body with a silver-plated mechanism, drawn tone holes, open holes, inline G, and a B footjoint with Gizmo.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Gemeinhardt Alto Flute 11A
The Gemeinhardt 11A alto flute features a silver-plated straight headjoint and silver-plated body, footjoint, and mechanism. With an easy response in all registers, and durable silver-plated finish, the 11A is an excellent choice for use in schools or flute choirs. The classic Y-arm constructed mechanism is stable and strong.
The 11A is available with straight (11A), curved (11AC), or both headjoints (11ACD), and comes compete with case and case cover.
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Gemeinhardt Alto Flute 11AC
The Gemeinhardt 11AC alto flute features a silver-plated curved headjoint and silver-plated body, footjoint, and mechanism. With an easy response in all registers, and durable silver-plated finish, the 11AC is an excellent choice for use in schools or flute choirs. The classic Y-arm constructed mechanism is stable and strong.
The 11A is available with straight (11A), curved (11AC), or both headjoints (11ACD), and comes compete with case and case cover.
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Gemeinhardt Alto Flute 11ACD
The Gemeinhardt 11ACD alto flute features silver-plated curved and straight headjoints and a silver-plated body, footjoint, and mechanism. With an easy response in all registers, and durable silver-plated finish, the 11ACD is an excellent choice for use in schools or flute choirs. The classic Y-arm constructed mechanism is stable and strong.
The 11A is available with straight (11A), curved (11AC), or both headjoints (11ACD), and comes compete with case and case cover.
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Gemeinhardt Alto Flute 11ASH
The Gemeinhardt 11ASH alto flute features a sterling silver straight headjoint and silver-plated body, footjoint, and mechanism. The silver headjoint adds warmth and richness to the tone of the 11ASH alto flute and Gemeinhardt's carefully crafted headjoint offers as an easy response in all registers. With classic Y-arm construction, the mechanism is stable and strong and comes complete with case and case cover. Available with both curved and straight headjoints on model 11ASHCD,
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Gemeinhardt Alto Flute 11ASHCD
The Gemeinhardt 11ASHCD alto flute features sterling silver curved and straight headjoints and a silver-plated body, footjoint, and mechanism. The silver headjoints add warmth and richness to the tone of the 11ASHCD alto flute and Gemeinhardt's carefully crafted headjoints offer as an easy response in all registers. With classic Y-arm construction, the mechanism is stable and strong and comes complete with case and case cover. Available with straight headjoint only on model 11ASH.
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Gemeinhardt Bass Flute - 21BSP
The Gemeinhardt 21BSP bass flute is an excellent option for flute choirs and soloists alike. Featuring a silver-plated headjoint, body, foot, and keys, D and D# trill keys, and ergonomic hand positions, the 21BSP also comes complete with case and case cover.
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Gemeinhardt Bass Flute - 21BSP-BLK
The 21BSP-BLK completes the Gemeinhardt BLK series of flutes, providing a bass flute with excellent projection, and sleek esthetics. Similar to the 21BSP, but plated in black nickel for enhanced richness and resonance. Featuring ergonomically correct hand positions, D and D# trill keys, and a sterling silver lip and riser for crisp articulation, gorgeous tone production and ease of playing throughout all registers.
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Gemeinhardt Flute - 2SH - Currently out of stock
Currently out of stock
Quick Specs: Sterling Silver Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys
The Gemeinhardt 2SH student flute is enhanced with the resonance and tone quality of a sterling silver J1 headjoint combined with the durability of a silver-plated body and the ease of a plateau mechanism with offset G, and C footjoint. Crafted with the same unparalleled quality control as the 2SP, the 2SH is an excellent choice for the serious or advanced student flutist. Comes complete with hard shell case, and cleaning rod.
Full Specs
Headjoint Finish: Sterling Silver
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Closed-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-ArmOffset; C-foot
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Gemeinhardt Flute - 2SP
Quick Specs: Silver-Plated Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys
The Gemeinhardt 2SP student flute has been the choice of dealers and educators alike for decades. Evolving from the previous M2 model, the Gemeinhardt 2SP is now crafted with an unprecedented level of quality control, including two tiers of of professional magnehelic bench testing. Featuring the classic J1 headjoint, plateau keys, offset G, C footjoint, and a durable sterling silver plated finish, the 2SP remains the most popular instrument selected by dealers and educators for beginning flutists, providing a solid foundation for student musicians to build upon. Comes complete with hard shell case, and cleaning rod.
Full Specs
Headjoint Finish: Silver-Plated
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Closed-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-ArmOffset; C-foot
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Gemeinhardt Flute - 2SPCH - Currently out of stock
Quick Specs: Silver-Plated Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys
The Gemeinhardt 2SPCH student flute pairs the standard 2SP student model with an additional silver plated curved headjoint. Designed for flutists who cannot comfortable reach the full extension of the flute with the traditional straight headjoint, the 2SPCH is most popular with young flutists. The inclusion of the traditional straight headjoint allows for greater longevity of use. The 2SPCH features the traditional straight and curved J1 headjoints, plateau keys, offset G, C footjoint, and durable sterling silver plating. Comes complete with hard shell case, and cleaning rod.
Full Specs
Headjoint Finish: Silver-Plated
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight and Curved
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Closed-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-ArmOffset; C-foot
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Gemeinhardt Flute - 3/3O
Quick Specs: Silver-Plated Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys
The Gemeinhardt 3 flute offers a French style (open hole) model featuring a silver-plated J1 headjoint, choice of inline G (3) or offset G (3O), silver-plated body, mechanism, and C footjoint.
Full Specs
Headjoint Finish: Silver-Plated
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Open-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-ArmOptional inline or offset
Optional offset G with split-E mechanism
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Gemeinhardt Flute - 33SB NG1 / 33OSB NG1
Quick Specs: Sterling Silver Head - Sterling Silver Body - Silver-Plated Keys
The Gemeinhardt 33SB NG1 advanced flute is a favorite of the accomplished flutist. This flute features a sterling silver NG1 headjoint, Sterling silver body, silver-plated keys, B footjoint, French style keys (open hole), pointed arms, felts instead of cork on contact part of key arms, Pisoni Lucien deluxe professional pads, and choice of inline G (33SB NG1) or offset G (33OSB NG1). Comes complete with hard shell case, case-cover, and cleaning rod.
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Gemeinhardt Flute - 33SHB NG1 / 33OSHB NG1
Quick Specs: Sterling Silver Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys
The Gemeinhardt 33SHB NG1 advanced flute is a favorite of the accomplished flutist. This flute features a sterling silver NG1 headjoint, silver-plated body and keys, B footjoint, French style keys (open hole), pointed arms, felts instead of cork on contact part of key arms, Pisoni Lucien deluxe professional pads, and choice of inline G (33SHB NG1) or offset G (33OSHB NG1). Comes complete with hard shell case, case-cover, and cleaning rod.
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Gemeinhardt Flute - 33SSB NG1 / 33OSSB NG1
Quick Specs: Sterling Silver Head - Sterling Silver Body - Sterling Silver Keys
The Gemeinhardt 33SSB NG1 advanced flute is a favorite of the accomplished flutist. This flute features a sterling silver NG1 headjoint, Sterling silver body and keys, B footjoint, French style keys (open hole), pointed arms, felts instead of cork on contact part of key arms, Pisoni Lucien deluxe professional pads, and choice of inline G (33SSB NG1) or offset G (33OSSB NG1). Comes complete with hard shell case, case-cover, and cleaning rod.
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Gemeinhardt Flute - 3B / 3OB
Quick Specs: Silver-Plated Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys
The Gemeinhardt 3B intermediate flute offers a French style (open hole) model featuring a silver-plated J1 headjoint, choice of inline G (3B) or offset G (3OB), silver-plated body, mechanism, and B footjoint. With the specifications many teachers recommend for students up-grading, the Gemeinhardt 3B is one of the most popular intermediate flutes on the market today.
Full Specs
Headjoint Finish: Silver-Plated
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Open-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-ArmOptional inline or offset
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Gemeinhardt Flute - 3SHB / 3OSHB
Quick Specs: Sterling Silver Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys
The Gemeinhardt 3SHB intermediate flute has been a longtime favorite for students upgrading their flutes. Featuring a sterling silver J1 headjoint, silver-plated body, mechanism, and B footjoint, French style keys (open hole) and choice of inline g (3SHB) or offset G (3OSHB). Comes complete with hard shell case, case-cover, and cleaning rod.
Full Specs
Headjoint Finish: Sterling Silver
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Open-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-ArmOptional inline or offset
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Gemeinhardt Flute - 3SHB NG1 / 3OSHB NG1
Quick Specs: Sterling Silver Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys
The Gemeinhardt 3SHB NG1 intermediate flute has been a longtime favorite for students upgrading their flutes. Featuring a sterling silver NG1 headjoint, silver-plated body, mechanism, and B footjoint, French style keys (open hole) and choice of inline g (3SHB) or offset G (3OSHB). Comes complete with hard shell case, case-cover, and cleaning rod.
Full Specs
Headjoint Finish: Sterling Silver
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: NG1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Open-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-ArmOptional inline or offset
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