more handle to the case are rusting 3) the left lock closes only if the“slider” used to open the lock) is held in while closing 4) some wear of interior liner is evident. Case shows its age in the following ways: 1) exterior threads are no longer white 2) hinges that hold the. Unplayed, in its case for over 40 years, so we are sure the pads and springs will need to be replaced. Minor hairline scratches to be expected on a 47-year-old instrument. No visible areas where the silver plate has rubbed off. One owner said they used petroleum jelly on the joints to ease assembly/disassembly. Body, and Foot joints all fit together properly and the Crown is intact. Artley Symphony Elkhart-Ind” at Body/Head joint Body and Foot both marked with the serial number“154368” Artley flutes manufactured from 1966-1967 carry the numbers 153000-185999) Head. Original Case and Cleaning Rod Circa 1966 Head is marked. But I selected an American cut Emerson headjoint, which I'm growing more and more fond of everyday.Vintage Artley Symphony Flute With Sterling Silver Head. I do love my Emerson though, it played just under the Yamahas. It could be that the new flutes are of the same quality as their former flutes, and I was just given sales bs.
I'd love to hear what you determine about the quality of the flute. I tried to find an e-mail address for Emerson for some general inquiries, but I only found a phone number for Conn-Selmer on their web site.
Keep in mind, this is the info provided by sales reps, so it should be received with some skepticism. They also said the new Emersons (2001 +) play much better, since Emerson started hand finishing the mechanism and hand cutting the embouchure holes, as well as undercutting the tone holes. However, they were now selling them at closeout prices to get rid of them. The sales reps did have a couple of ELD flutes, which they said used to be the best ones offered in their line. I recently bought a new Emerson flute as my backup flute (but it's all I play currently since I'm saving for a Powell).
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