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London Flutes Used flute and piccolo specialist offering high quality used flutes/secondhand flutes and piccolos, fully serviced.

Flutes can be sourced at no extra cost and guaranteed to be lower priced than any high street flute shop. Flutes are sourced from dealers, students and collectors from around the world and London Flutes have sold to some of the world's top players. All contact is treated with discretion and courtesy and I am always happy to discuss an individual player's instrument needs.

FLUTEMAKERS GUILD HANDMADE, STERLING SILVER OPEN-HOLE FLUTE WITH B-FOOT ( #602) - MADE BY CHRIS BOUCKLEY-PRICE - £4,450 ...
14/08/2026

FLUTEMAKERS GUILD HANDMADE, STERLING SILVER OPEN-HOLE FLUTE WITH B-FOOT ( #602) - MADE BY CHRIS BOUCKLEY

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PRICE - £4,450 plus postage (Beautiful handmade flute)

https://londonflutes.co.uk/shop/used-flutes-for-sale/flutemakers-guild-handmade-flute/

This is a very rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful Flutemakers Guild handmade flute from an iconic British maker. The Flutemakers Guild in London began in 1961 after seven craftsmen separated from Rudall Carte & Co. These craftsmen were Ewen McDougall, Harry Seeley, David Keen, John Wicks, Roger Harris, David Tebbutt, and John Wells. Initially, these craftsmen specialized in handmade wooden and then silver flutes. Over time, they became some of the most respected British flute makers, and their work remains highly sought after.

Chris Bouckley joined later and was trained for nine years by the Guild. His work is rarely found and so this is a much rarer flute than those by the founder members. It was constructed in 1987 and sold in March of that year to a T.Kipling. I believe it was then sold to the current owner before coming to us.

The Flutemaker's Guild (photo from Martin Gordon) left to right:- Roger Harris - Chris Bouckley - Martin Gordon - Harry Seeley - Howel Roberts - kneeling in front - Ewen McDougall.

The Flutemakers Guild adopted the Cooper scale (designed by Albert Cooper & Elmer Cole) - in 1983 and so consequently, this flute has the Cooper scale. It is also a Boehm system flute and features open-holes with offset G keys, split E mechanism and the upgrade of a B-footjoint (with gizmo key).

Condition of this particular flute is superb. We have carried out a full overhaul including new headcork, re-oiled rods, new pads and full adjustment. There is no damage to the flute and the silver has been carefully hand polished to bring it back. It plays beautifully with a rich tone and darker overtones.

Features:
Handmade flute by Chris Bouckley
Solid silver throughout (.925)
Soldered tone holes
French pointed key arms
Open holes
Offset G keys
Split E mechanism
B footjoint (With Gizmo key)
Pitched at 440hz

EX DEMO - MURAMATSU GXIII-CCE CLOSED HOLE FLUTE WITH SOLID SILVER HEAD AND BODY, OFFSET G, SPLIT E AND C-FOOTJOINT PRIC...
08/08/2026

EX DEMO - MURAMATSU GXIII-CCE CLOSED HOLE FLUTE WITH SOLID SILVER HEAD AND BODY, OFFSET G, SPLIT E AND C-FOOTJOINT

PRICE - £3,995 plus postage (International buyers welcome)

https://londonflutes.co.uk/shop/used-flutes-for-sale/muramatsu-gxiii-cce-flute/

Muramatsu flutes stand in a class of their own and are some of the most sought-after flutes in the world. The Muramatsu GXIII-CCE flute is a closed hole model and features a solid silver head, body, tube with silver plated keys. The sound is rich and lush and allows a wide range of tonal colour. With the slightly larger embouchure hole, Muramatsu flutes suit wind doublers as they are a little easier to switch between other wind instruments quickly.

This particular flute is an ex-demonstration model and has therefore been only played a handful of times. It is consequently offered in beautiful condition throughout with no dents or marks and as new pads. The only obvious marks are on the connecting tenon joints where the flute has been assembled to play.

This is a lot of flute for the money, these flutes last a lifetime and are always sought-after for excellence of build quality. Current retail price is £5,499 for this model with this specification and so this is superb value for a flute that is practically new. More information can be found here- https://www.muramatsuflute.co.jp/english/lineup/gx/

FEATURES:

Solid silver head, body and footjoint
Silver plated keys
Closed holes
Offset G
Split E mechanism
C footjoint

Handmade Pearl PF-695E Dolce Flute with Forza cut headjoint, closed Holes, Silver Plated body and C-footjoint PRICE - £1...
08/08/2026

Handmade Pearl PF-695E Dolce Flute with Forza cut headjoint, closed Holes, Silver Plated body and C-footjoint

PRICE - £1,100 plus postage (International buyers welcome)

https://londonflutes.co.uk/shop/used-flutes-for-sale/pearl-pf-695e-dolce-flute/

The Pearl PF-695E Dolce flute is a handmade intermediate flute. It features a solid silver headjoint (Forza cut), a silver plated body and keys and a pinless mechanism. The Forza headjoint enables superior projection, increased dynamic spectrum, unrivalled clarity of articulation and a dazzling rich tone. It particularly suits those wanting a more powerful, richer tonal quality.

Pearl are well known for their craftsmanship and ingenuity. The foundation of every Pearl flute is a patented Pinless construction, which eliminates the problems of traditional flute construction - protruding needles that snag clothing and give easy entry to perspiration and body acids causing corrosion and binding keys. Besides this unique pinless construction, Pearl flutes have additional bridge mechanisms that add strength to the entire mechanism.

This particular flute is offered in superb condition throughout with no dents or noticeable marks. The pads are lightly used and have plenty of life in them and we have fully serviced the mechanism ready to go. It comes with the Pearl wooden case (excellent condition) and carrycase (very good with light wear).
This flute is a perfect upgrade for any student working through grade 5 and above and will comfortably take them through their advanced grades and onwards to college.

FEATURES:
Handmade flute

Forza cut professional headjoint
Pinless mechanism
Closed holes
Offset G with Split E mechanism
C footjoint
Fully serviced
Superb condition
Hard case and carrycase
Cleaning Rod

YAMAHA Yfl-451 FLUTE WITH SOLID SILVER HEADJOINT, CLOSED-HOLES, OFFSET G, SPLIT E AND C-FOOTPRICE - 995 plus postagehttp...
08/08/2026

YAMAHA Yfl-451 FLUTE WITH SOLID SILVER HEADJOINT, CLOSED-HOLES, OFFSET G, SPLIT E AND C-FOOT

PRICE - 995 plus postage

https://londonflutes.co.uk/shop/used-flutes-for-sale/yamaha-yfl-451-flute/

For students looking to move up to a flute that will take them through to Grade 8, it is important firstly to benefit from solid silver and the richness of tone it offers. Yamaha have been making flutes since the early 1970's and remain the most popular make for students. This used Yamaha Yfl-451 flute is the perfect upgrade for students moving off their basic student model and will take them all the way through their grades.

This is a model which was discontinued and was re-numbered as a higher model (Yamaha Yfl-514). It features a solid silver CY cut headjoint, silver plated body with upgraded mechanism and French pointed key arms. It also has closed-holes, offset G and split E that students will already be comfortable with. This is also an excellent intermediate model that will last a lifetime and give a an excellent rounded sound with warmth and colour.

This particular flute is offered in superb condition with light marks and brand new pads, ready to play. I have stripped the mechanism, oiled the rods, adjusted and hand polished and it plays beautifully with a lovely rich tone. (Servicing cost normally £100).

Features:

Fully serviced
Solid silver CY cut headjoint
Upgraded mechanism
French pointed key arms
Sterling silver plated keys and body
Closed holes
Offset G and split E mechanism

ALTUS 1807 (AL) Flute - Seamed tube, Soldered tone holes, 0.946 Silver, Closed holes, Offset G, Split E and C footjointP...
07/08/2026

ALTUS 1807 (AL) Flute - Seamed tube, Soldered tone holes, 0.946 Silver, Closed holes, Offset G, Split E and C footjoint

PRICE - £6,995 plus postage

https://londonflutes.co.uk/shop/used-flutes-for-sale/altus-1807-al-flute/

This is a very special flute from Altus. The Altus 1807 (AL) flute, is a specially designed flute based on the historical masters such as Louis Lot. It uses the same method of a seamed tube, made from a flat piece of metal that is rolled, hand planished and then seamed. Inspired by the preferred metallurgy of the great French flute making tradition, Altus silver was designed specifically for seamed tube creation. This results in a flute capable of producing a wide array of complex tonal colors.

Altus flutes are renowned for being of the highest quality and Altus been hand crafting flutes for over 25 years. Altus flute maker Shuichi Tanaka and renowned British flutist William Bennett shared an admiration for Albert Cooper’s vision of updating and modernizing the traditional flute scale. They created the Altus Scale to provide effortless intonation, impeccably tuned harmonics, and exceptionally balanced registers, setting a new standard for flute design.

The Altus AL (Altus Limited) flute is the result of years of dedicated research comparing alloys. The 1807AL provides the flutist with brighter overtones and is extremely responsive at all dynamic levels. The metal of the flute is known as 'Altus silver' and is a perfectly engineered blend consisting of 94.6% silver and 18 precious metals, including small amounts of platinum and gold.

This particular flute is the rarer closed hole version with split E and C foot. It is offered in excellent condition with light surface scratches only. The pads have been replaced and the flute has been completely serviced and adjusted ready for sale. The tone holes are soldered with gold solder and the rods are made of pure silver (0.997).

Current retail for this model is approximately £11,500 and a very rare find, especially for the closed hole version. Typically these flutes are ordered as open hole models and so this is perfect for anyone who struggles with the open holes for whatever reason.

Features:

Handmade seamed tube946 Silver Head, Body and Footjoint997 'pure silver' rods
Soldered tone holes (Gold solder)
Repadded
Closed Holes
Split E mechanism
C Footjoint
Altus hardcase and a carrycase provided
Cleaning rod

YAMAHA YPC-82 WOOD PICCOLO with Solid Silver Headjoint and Grenadilla wood headjoint PRICE - £2,695 plus postage (£4,149...
07/08/2026

YAMAHA YPC-82 WOOD PICCOLO with Solid Silver Headjoint and Grenadilla wood headjoint

PRICE - £2,695 plus postage (£4,149 RRP)

https://londonflutes.co.uk/shop/piccolos/yamaha-ypc-82-grenadilla-wood-piccolo/
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a used Yamaha YPC-82 wood piccolo with an additional solid silver headjoint.

The Yamaha YPC-82 piccolo is at the top of Yamaha's range. It is a handcrafted, professional piccolo made from seasoned Grenadilla wood. In addition, the keys are plated with sterling silver and includes a split E mechanism.

This particular piccolo has the upgrade of a Yamaha solid silver headjoint in addition to the Grenadilla wood headjoint. This allows the piccolo two different projecting sounds and tonal colours.

I have fully serviced this particular piccolo, ensuring the plating remains excellent and the wood stays in superb condition. I also polished the solid silver headjoint, so it looks immaculate. Additionally, the pads are in excellent condition and have plenty of life in them.

Currently, this piccolo retails for £4,149 with both headjoints. This is therefore excellent value for a piccolo in such lovely condition and lightly used.

Features:
Seasoned Grenadilla wood
Two headjoints - Solid Silver and Grenadilla wood
Split E
Excellent condition throughout

MURAMATSU EXIII-RCE FLUTE WITH OPEN HOLES, OFFSET G, SPLIT E AND C-FOOT IN IMMACULATE CONDITION PRICE- £2,595 plus posta...
06/08/2026

MURAMATSU EXIII-RCE FLUTE WITH OPEN HOLES, OFFSET G, SPLIT E AND C-FOOT IN IMMACULATE CONDITION

PRICE- £2,595 plus postage (Like new -excellent value)

https://londonflutes.co.uk/shop/used-flutes-for-sale/muramatsu-exiii-rce-flute-2/

Beautiful used Muramatsu EXIII-RCE flute for sale. When Koichi Muramatsu founded Muramatsu Flutes in 1923, it was one of the only flute makers in Japan at the time. Since then, the Muramatsu family has continuously managed the company, gradually building it into one of the world’s most respected flute makers.

The Muramatsu EXIII-RCE flute model ranks among the highest in its class. Thanks to its solid silver head, it produces the beautifully rich, warm sound now synonymous with Muramatsu. Furthermore, the headjoint responds exceptionally well and delivers a powerful sound, making these models ideal for advanced students (Grade 7-8+), professionals, and especially popular among jazz players and wind doublers. This is the open hole model and so perfect for advanced students looking to progress towards professional standard.

This particular flute is in beautiful, showroom condition throughout, with no marks and new pads. Moreover, this flute includes the highly sought-after specifications of open holes, offset G, split E, and a C-foot.

As a result, these models consistently rank as the highest-rated at this level, and the solid silver head flute offers an exceptional sound quality. The current retail price for this specification, meanwhile, is £3,745.

Features:
Showroom condition

Open holes
Offset G
Split E
C footjoint

Rudall Carte Handmade Solid Silver Flute ( #8910) - Closed Holes, Offset G and C-Foot (440Hz)Price - £2,995 plus postage...
06/08/2026

Rudall Carte Handmade Solid Silver Flute ( #8910) - Closed Holes, Offset G and C-Foot (440Hz)

Price - £2,995 plus postage (Superb value for a handmade flute)

https://londonflutes.co.uk/shop/used-flutes-for-sale/rudall-carte-handmade-solid-silver-flute/

Beautiful Rudall Carte solid silver handmade flute for sale.

The British company Rudall Carte, renowned in the 19th and 20th centuries, achieved prominence in the music industry. Initially founded as Rudall & Rose in 1822, Richard Carte joined the firm in 1850. Consequently, Rudall, Rose, Carte & Co evolved into Rudall Carte and Company in 1874. This is a beautiful used Rudall Carte Solid Silver flute from the last years of the company.

Rudall Carte consistently produced high-quality flutes in materials such as cocus wood, silver, ebonite, and gold until Boosey & Hawkes acquired it in 1955. Notably, figures like Albert Cooper, Ewen McDougall, and Harry Seeley refined their skills at Rudall Carte. Subsequently, McDougall and Seeley, along with five other Carte employees, went on to found the Flutemakers Guild.

This Rudall Carte solid silver flute, built in 1962 and tuned to 440 Hz, has undergone a comprehensive restoration and repad. During this process we have cleaned the mechanism, re-oiled the rods, leveled the tone holes, and replaced old pads with Lucien Deluxe pads. The sound has a lovely rounded tone and is very indicative of this time.

Overall, this handmade silver flute delivers a lovely rounded sound, superb vintage craftsmanship, and excellent value, making it an ideal choice for advancing players. To enhance this further a modern headjoint could be added, giving you a fully handmade flute with a modern sound.

Features:
Handmade flute
Fully overhauled
Solid silver
Drawn tone holes
French pointed key arms
Repadded with Pisoni Lucien Deluxe pads
Pitch 440hz
Closed holes
Offset G and C foot

MURAMATSU GX SOLID SILVER CLOSED HOLE FLUTE WITH OFFSET G, SPLIT E AND C-FOOTJOINT. (IMMACULATE CONDITION)PRICE - £3,450...
23/07/2026

MURAMATSU GX SOLID SILVER CLOSED HOLE FLUTE WITH OFFSET G, SPLIT E AND C-FOOTJOINT. (IMMACULATE CONDITION)

PRICE - £3,450 plus postage

https://londonflutes.co.uk/shop/used-flutes-for-sale/muramatsu-gx-closed-hole-flute-2

Muramatsu flutes stand in a class of their own and rank among the most sought-after flutes worldwide. Specifically, the Muramatsu GX closed hole flute, being the most popular model in the Muramatsu range, features a solid silver head, body, tube, and plated keys. Consequently, it produces a rich, lush sound while offering a wide range of tonal color. Moreover, the slightly larger embouchure hole makes Muramatsu flutes ideal for wind doublers, thereby facilitating quick transitions between other wind instruments.

This particular flute is offered in beautiful used condition with new pads. It is the closed hole model with offset G, split E mechanism and a C footjoint. We have adjusted the flute and plays it perfectly throughout the registers.

Currently, the retail price for this model with this specification stands at £5,500. While finding a used Muramatsu GXIII solid silver flute can be challenging, it ultimately offers superb value compared to the DS model.

Features:

Solid silver head, body and footjoint
Closed holes
Offset G and split E mechanism
C footjoint
Hard case
Carry case
Cleaning Rod

YAMAHA Yfl-321 STUDENT FLUTE WITH SOLID SILVER HEADJOINT, CLOSED HOLES, OFFSET G AND C-FOOT .PRICE - £495 plus postage.h...
20/07/2026

YAMAHA Yfl-321 STUDENT FLUTE WITH SOLID SILVER HEADJOINT, CLOSED HOLES, OFFSET G AND C-FOOT .

PRICE - £495 plus postage.

https://londonflutes.co.uk/shop/used-flutes-for-sale/yamaha-yfl-321-student-flute/

'Yamaha 321 - The perfect Step-Up flute'

The Yamaha Yfl-321 student flute is the perfect upgrade for students moving off their basic student model. It features a solid silver headjoint, silver plated body and footjoint which gives a lovely warm sound and allows a student a much greater range of tonal colour. It also features closed-holes and the offset G that students will already be comfortable with.

For students looking to move up to a flute that will take them through to Grade 8, it is important firstly to benefit from solid silver and the richness of tone it offers. Yamaha have been making flutes since the early 1970's and remain the most popular make for students.

This particular Yamaha Yfl-321 flute is offered in very good, fully serviced condition (£100 saving) with used pads and comes ready to play. It does not have any dents, it has some light scratches and comes with a hard case and cleaning rod.

The important aspect of any flute is its mechanics and that it has been maintained and serviced. This flute has been completely stripped down, polished, oiled, adjusted and set up and it plays beautifully. The headjoint cork has also been replaced.

Please feel free to contact me for advice and assistance on 0208 226 0323. I am an experienced flautist with over 20 years experience and will be able to recommend the perfect model for any student.

Features:
Solid silver headjoint
Closed holes
Silver plated keywork
Offset G
C foot
Fully serviced with new head cork, oiled rods, stripped and cleaned mechanism and adjusted pads (£100 saving)
Cleaning rod

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