***FREE NEW GEMEINHARDT PICCOLO with purchase! The Gemeinhardt 1P piccolo is a fantastic beginner piccolo, in-tune and easy for you to play. See the last picture above. Regular price is $419. Easy mail-in rebate postcard comes with the flute, Gemeinhardt sends you the piccolo. Any questions please call.

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new Gemeinhardt 3OSB-NG1 Flute, Solid Silver, Open-Hole, B footjoint, Offset G

In stock and ready to ship!

Open Holes (with a set of plugs included in case you need them to learn)
B footjoint
Brand new "next generation" design by Gemeinhardt
New NG1 headjoint design with special shaped lip plate
Special design keys, felt bumpers on key feet keep the action quiet
Solid sterling silver head, body, and footjoint
Includes leather French-style case, designer leather and nylon case-cover w/ detachable shoulder strap and fancy wood cleaning rod

     5 year manufacturer warranty.
     2 years of free repairs and maintenance from Rich Lupo Flutes and Piccolos. Even covers accidental damage.
     14 day money back return policy.

Gemeinhardt intermediate flute models comparison chart.

Why buy from us?

We only sell you above-average ones. The below-average examples are returned to the factory for some other dealer to sell.
Tested, examined, certified, and setup for your perfect performance by our respected, world-famous flute specialty shop.
Your flute will play better than any other others, because we hand select the best ones, and setup them to professional standards.
Rich Lupo Flutes and Piccolos is an Authorized Dealer. This means your flute is guaranteed to be genuine, and your 5 yr warranty is valid.
You get the lowest legal price. Black-market dealers may sell for less, but may be counterfeit or stolen. Verify with Gemeinhardt.
You get Free 2 years of maintenance or repairs from us, even covering accidental damage! Details and instructions included with the flute.
You get a lifetime of customer service from a professional flute player, teacher, and repairman. Just email us any question and I'll help you.

Are you looking for the same flute but with inline G instead? We sell that too! Find our listing on ebay or visit our ebay store!

Gemeinhardt: Where Artistry and Technology Blend. logo

Kurt Gemeinhardt dedicated himself to creating remarkably responsive instruments with a beautiful tone that would distinguish them from all others. Today, Gemeinhardt continues his legacy by incorporating the craftsmanship of the past with today's sophisticated technology to create flutes that are as artful as they are advanced. An instrument of pride for flutists of all talents and abilities.

As the largest exclusive manufacturer of flutes and piccolos, Gemeinhardt instruments are known and trusted for their acoustic and mechanical excellence, and are the preference of more flutists the world over. A preference you'll understand once you play any one of their remarkable instruments.

Professional Features of the 3OSB-NG1

The New Generation has arrived! The old 3OSB is obsolete, the 3OSB-NG1 is the new design. The 3OSB-NG1 is Gemeinhardt's flagship pre-professional flute. With new professional quality construction and design, including the ground-breaking new NG1 headjoint, the 3OSB-NG1 raises the bar of what an intermediate flute can be for you. With a tone and design that rivals flutes costing 3 times as much, the 3OSB-NG1 will give you an unfair advantage!

Compare this flute to a new Yamaha YFL-461, the competitor's equivalent. In a blind playtest, I've never seen anyone prefer a new Yamaha YFL-461 over a new Gemeinhardt 3OSB-NG1. And the Gemeinhardt is about $400 less expensive! Surprised? Everyone is! Remember, this is the NEW Gemeinhardt, not the old obsolete Gemeinhardts you might have tried before!

Beauty and Elegance

The special-shaped lip plate on the NG1 headjoint provides clear tone and fastest articulation. It's a new design that is totally unique!

Offset G keys are more ergonomic and comfortable for you to hold, and are gaining popularity among students and professionals.
This configuration adds strength and durability to your flute's mechanism.

The elegant French leather case and designer case cover carries your flute in style and safety. The case cover keeps the flute warm, and the shoulder strap makes it easy for you to carry.

Sound Clips of this Flute

French Model Flute: Also known as an open hole flute, the French model flute has venting holes on the A,G,F,E, and D keys.

B footjoint: A footjoint that extends the length of the flute and adds one more key, thus allowing the instrument to reach down to low B-natural below middle C. The B footjoint is a standard choice on many step-up and professional instruments, especially when playing contemporary compositions that utilize an extended range. It also improves the tone.

Offset G: Offset G keys are mounted at a slightly different angle on their own posts. Many flute players consider offset G to be a more comfortable alternative than inline G. It does not change the sound.

gizmo

Gizmo key: Also known as a high C facilitator. When pressed, this key helps the player produce a clearer C-natural in the fourth octave.

Think you know Gemeinhardt? Guess again! Gemeinhardt has completely reinvented itself.
If you haven't played a brand new Gemeinhardt this year, try one! After a stagnant decade of being owned by investment bankers, Gemeinhardt is back in the hands of flute experts! They have completely redesigned their flutes and they are better than ever. The world's most popular brand of flutes once again receives a recommendation from Rich Lupo Flutes and Piccolos.

*Most of the components of a Gemeinhardt flute are made in the USA. The headjoint, body, footjoint, and keys are made in Elkhart, Indiana USA. The parts are sent to Gemeinhardt's parent company overseas where they are assembled, then sent back to Elkhart for testing and adjustments. Gemeinhardt says they can make the parts better in their own USA shop than anywhere else. Virtually all other brands do it different, having their parts made in China then shipped to America for assembly. American-Made parts are stronger and higher quality, and create jobs for Americans! BooYeah!

5 year manufacturer warranty.
2 years of free repairs and maintenance from Rich Lupo Flutes and Piccolos. Even covers accidental damage.
14 day money back return policy.

Free shipping
Free sales tax

Rich Lupo Flutes and Piccolos is a flute specialty store, not a giant warehouse with forklifts and conveyor belts. We only accept the best flutes from the manufacturer. We are an Authorized Gemeinhardt Dealer. We hand select our inventory with care and extensively test and set-up each flute before shipping it to our customers. Every flute, even brand new, needs professional testing and set-up. The final stage of quality control is the dealer. The manufacturer knows this, and expects it out of their dealers. You don't want a flute straight from the factory, you want a flute that has been carefully checked over and tweaked for maximum performance by a professional flutist. We're not some giant warehouse that imports flutes on trucks and ships them out on conveyor belts. We are a flute shop. We test and customize each and every flute that goes out our doors, to make sure it is perfect for our customer. We tweak and refine each flute, making all necessary adjustments, evening the spring tension, oiling, fitting the joints better, tuning, etc. All to make the factory made flute play and feel like a fine handmade flute. A few hours of attention makes all the difference! Now that's something you can't do in a warehouse.

So quiz your dealer. Find out if they actually know anything about flutes! Ask them which Bb fingering is their favorite. Which orchestras have they soloed with? Where did they study? Would you buy a car from a salesman who didn't even have a driver's license? Would you even believe a word they said?

Rich Lupo Flutes and Piccolos is a fully licensed flute repair and sales company founded in 2003. Rich Lupo, founder, is internationally respected as an expert on flute repair. Along with being a flute repairman, Rich Lupo leads an active life as a professional flutist and has performed in professional bands and orchestras, as well as solo recitals. Formerly, Rich served as principal second flute and piccolo in the Missouri Symphony Orchestra. He holds a degree in Flute Performance from Bradley University. As a flute repairer and flute seller, he has worked with flutists from every continent.

International Buyers – Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.