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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 52 MIN

Gold, Silver and Vulture Bone Flutes

from The Inline G Flute Podcast · host Gareth Houston

Gold, silver or vulture bone; does the material of a flute really make a difference? Are flute companies pulling the wool over your eyes, and how do you stop them?This week I look at a brief history of flute making, the US vs Japan battle and your own stories about flutes to finally answer the question; does an expensive flute really mean better?Inline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xAnd finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)Chapters:0:00 - Flute, Flûte and Flöte10:14 - Pentatonic Vulture Flutes18:43 - German, French and Brit Flutes23:56 - American and Japanese Flute Makers30:31 - Gold Flutes and The Placebo Effect42:29 - YOUR Flute, Dear Listener

Gold, silver or vulture bone; does the material of a flute really make a difference? Are flute companies pulling the wool over your eyes, and how do you stop them?This week I look at a brief history of flute making, the US vs Japan battle and your own stories about flutes to finally answer the question; does an expensive flute really mean better?Inline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xAnd finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)Chapters:0:00 - Flute, Flûte and Flöte10:14 - Pentatonic Vulture Flutes18:43 - German, French and Brit Flutes23:56 - American and Japanese Flute Makers30:31 - Gold Flutes and The Placebo Effect42:29 - YOUR Flute, Dear Listener

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