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flute purchase
Flute purchase example
Okubo GakkiIntroducing the latest purchase examples at
March 3, 2023
Purchase brand
MURAMATSU DS/CC
Purchase price
240,000 yen
Person in charge comment
"This was a request from someone who has been playing for over 20 years. He said he hadn't used it that often, so he handed it to me in such a beautiful condition that it didn't show its age. It was the instrument that supported his practice and ensemble, and it was clear that it had been treated with care."
February 3, 2025
Purchase brand
Sakurai Kingwood/ Ebony
Purchase price
400,000 yen
Person in charge comment
"A rare piece made by Mr. Koichiro Sakurai, the first generation. The person who gave it to me was attracted to the unique sound of woodwinds and kept it carefully. I am grateful for the careful handling that shows its age, and am confident that it will become a special piece for the next player. I highly appreciated this masterpiece, which was made with special attention to the material of the pipe body."
January 26, 2025
Purchase brand
P.HAMMIG 650/3 Finda Head joint
Purchase price
190,000 yen
Person in charge comment
``After many years of playing in a brass band, he decided to part with it. He was told at another store that the appraisal would be lowered if he did not have the original headpiece, but we appreciated the brightness of the tone due to the finder headpiece. He himself was unsure whether to part with it until the end, but we received the feeling that he wanted to pass it on to the next person.''
February 27, 2024
Purchase brand
MIYAZAWA Preview III/CC
Purchase price
200,000 yen
Person in charge comment
"Although it was discontinued over 20 years ago, it is a model that has the beauty of glossy silver and the power of the sound. This was a request from a person who used to be mainly active in an adult orchestra. He gave it to me because he was not playing it as often and wanted to make use of the instrument he cherished. The deep sound that is typical of all silver has become even more attractive after maintenance."
January 30, 2024
Purchase brand
SANYO ETUDE
Purchase price
90,000 yen
Person in charge comment
"Although it is aimed at beginners, it is a model that has been loved by many for its careful construction and gorgeous tone. It was originally used by a high school student, and she stopped using it after upgrading, but since it was an important piece chosen as her first flute, she wanted to sell it at a store she can trust. We are honored that she chose our store."
May 1, 2023
Purchase brand
Burkart Handmade Deluxe
Purchase price
280,000 yen
Person in charge comment
``Consumables such as the tampo had become progressively damaged and needed an overhaul, but the wood and mechanism were in very good condition, and it was a piece that showed Lillian Burkhart's craftsmanship.It was worth the thorough repair, so I bought it for full price.''
April 28, 2022
Purchase brand
MURAMATSU AD-RHE
Purchase price
290,000 yen
Person in charge comment
``The Muramatsu AD, which has been out of production for a long time, is characterized by its deep, soft sound and stable operability, and many people have made this model their goal, and there are still many loyal users today.This unit was given to us by someone who had been playing it as a hobby for many years when their living environment changed.The good condition shows that it had been treated with love and care.We were able to bridge the charm that current models lack to new players.''
June 15, 2024
Purchase brand
Pearl PFB-305BE
Purchase price
220,000 yen
Person in charge comment
"This model is a bass flute manufactured by Pearl that is attractive for its ease of handling.It was apparently used for ensemble activities, but the opportunity to play it decreased, so we received a request for it.There were no noticeable scratches and it was in good condition, showing that it had been treated with care.NewIt gave me the impression. ”
Customer testimonials
Testimonials from actual customers
Mr. A from Tokyo
"It was an instrument that my father cherished when he was alive, and to be honest, I was very hesitant to sell it. However, I thought that rather than letting the instrument remain dormant, I would like it to come back to life in someone else's music, so I consulted with him. He handled it with great care, and I'm really glad I asked him to sell it."
Purchased items
MITAZAWA flute
Purchase price
750,000 yen
Mr. Y from Nagano Prefecture
"Honestly, I was worried about whether the flute would be worth the price because I bought it 20 years ago and it had never been serviced. However, the explanation of the purchase price was thorough and I was able to understand it, and the evaluation was higher than I expected, so I'm satisfied. I realized once again that this is a shop I can trust."
Purchased items
YAMAHA flute
Purchase price
120,000 yen
Mr. F, Kanagawa Prefecture
"I took the plunge and bought this model, but I haven't had the opportunity to play it in the past few years. When I was unsure, I asked for help, and they responded very kindly and explained the current market value. I was happy that they didn't overlook the specifications of the head tube and appreciated it."
Purchased items
SANKYO flute
Purchase price
125,000 yen
Mr. K from Aichi Prefecture
"It was a piccolo that I cherished. I had heard that the price was going up, but I never expected it to go this high (lol). They looked at every detail, so I was able to entrust it to them with peace of mind. I'm sure it will support someone's music again, somewhere."
Purchased items
P.HAMMIG flute
Purchase price
220,000 yen
I will face you politely
It's only natural that you feel hesitant about the decision to sell your instrument because you've cherished it so much. As friends who share the same love for musical instruments, we understand your feelings very well. And what if that instrument is ``the one you've been looking for'' for someone who is waiting to meet you somewhere?
Flute purchase price list
Introducing the latest purchase prices for popular manufacturers and models
MURAMATSU
20014 EX III
head tube made of silver
Purchase price
100,000 yen
MURAMATSU
1984 DN MODEL
Made entirely of silver
Purchase price
290,000 yen
MURAMATSU
2011 SR MODEL
Made entirely of silver
Purchase price
400,000 yen
MURAMATSU
Made in 1993 9K GOLD
9K gold body
Purchase price
710,000 yen
VERNE.Q.POWELL
Made in 2002 All Silver Signature
Made entirely of silver
Purchase price
410,000 yen
VERNE.Q.POWELL
1991 Handmade Platinum Body
platinum body
Purchase price
2,600,000 yen
VERNE.Q.POWELL
2007 Handmade All Silver
Made entirely of silver
Purchase price
890,000 yen
VERNE.Q.POWELL
1994 Handmade All 14K GOLD
Made of 14K gold
Purchase price
3,200,000 yen
YAMAHA
2012 YPC-62R
wooden piccolo
Purchase price
100,000 yen
YAMAHA
2018 YFL-517
head tube silver
Purchase price
75,000 yen
YAMAHA
2006 YFL-894BJ Bijou
Made entirely of silver
Purchase price
200,000 yen
YAMAHA
2020 YFL-412
Tube silver
Purchase price
45,000 yen
Wm.S.HAYNES Co.
1992 All Silver Handmade
Made entirely of silver
Purchase price
300,000 yen
Wm.S.HAYNES Co.
Made in 1956 All Silver Regular
Made entirely of silver
Purchase price
200,000 yen
Altus
Made in 1990 A1507
Made entirely of silver
Purchase price
290,000 yen
F. Mehnert
1970 SILVER/ring key
Made entirely of silver
Purchase price
190,000 yen
The purchase price will vary depending on the market price at the time of purchase. Please feel free to contact us for the latest purchase price.
Okubo GakkiWhy is it chosen?
With over 35 years of experience and expertise, we will responsibly take care of your precious instruments.
I will take over the responsibility
We will consult with you to suit your circumstances, maintain your cherished instrument in the best possible condition, and hand it over to the next owner.
Carefully assessed by professional staff
We assess not only the model, year, and condition, but also the hidden value of musical instruments based on over 35 years of experience.
Maintaining the best condition through exclusive repairs
A repair team specializing in wind instruments will inspect and adjust the instrument so that the next owner can start playing it in the best possible condition.
Reasonable high purchase price
Available in stores, online, and nationwide. All appraisals, shipping, and business trip fees are free. It is chosen by people who want to sell to a store that understands its value.
Benefits of increased appraisal
Purchase from other good stores
＋10%
The appraised value of instruments purchased from other reputable stores will increase by 10%.
buyback
＋10%
``10% increase'' on repurchasing instruments previously sold at our store
Trade-in
＋10%
Appraisal value increased by 10% when trading in a new instrument」
[Eligible stores] Ishibashi Musical Instruments Ikebe Musical Instruments Kurosawa Musical Instruments Shimokura Musical Instruments DAC Hyper Guitars Shimamura Musical Instruments Miki Musical Instruments Yamano Musical Instruments Uemura Musical Instruments Ishimori Wind Instruments Nagae Musical Instruments Dolce Musical Instruments Musical Instruments Hall Hattori Wind Instruments Wins Lab Cremona Musical Instruments National Yamaha authorized stores etc...Please mention other musical instrument stores at the time of reception.
*The assessment increase is limited to one of the conditions (up to 10%)
Peace of mind guarantee
What are the special conditions for 80% replacement?
It's okay if you don't like it or get tired of it. Please buy it back from our store!
buyback guarantee
If the replacement is within one month, we will purchase it at 80% of the purchase price (excluding tax).。
Conditions of provision
・Products with a sales price of 20,000 yen or more excluding tax
・Same condition as when purchased
・Purchased item is equivalent to or higher than the trade-in item
*You can buy it back at any time even if the period has passed. Even just purchasing is OK!
※NewDue to the nature of the product, it is not eligible for the 80% buyback, but trade-in/purchase is possible. Please feel free to contact us.
How to buy a flute
We offer three methods to suit your convenience.
In-store purchase (free appraisal)
Store information
3F, 1-11-23 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 167-0073 Okubo Gakki
Business hours: 13:00-20:00(Closed on Wednesdays)
Flow at the store
- Visit/Reception
- Assessment
- Price presentation/contract
- hand over cash
In-store purchase
On-site purchase (free on-site purchase)
How to make a reservation
- Inquiry/pre-purchase price estimate
- Collection of requested items
- Appraised amount at store
- Transfer
On-site purchase
Delivery purchase (shipping fee paid by us)
Delivery purchase flow
- Inquiry/pre-purchase price estimate
- Packing and shipping
- Assessment/contact
- Transfer
You can send it by Yamato Transport cash on delivery!
Delivery address:
1-11-23 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0073 Purchase Appraisal Section
*We will also send you a packing set for free upon request!
Home delivery purchase
Flute appraisal process
Steps from appraisal request to purchase completion
❶
Request for appraisal
Request an appraisal by phone, web, or LINE
(same day)
❷
Assessed by experts
Detailed assessment by professional staff
(15-30 minutes)
❸
price offer
Explanation of assessment results and price presentation
(immediate)
❹
Purchase completed
If you agree, we will pay you cash or transfer on the same day.
(same day)
Flute FAQ
Frequently asked questions from customers
Q1. Can you buy a flute that does not produce sound?
A1. Yes, we can buy flutes even if they do not produce sound. We will assess the value of your flute even if it needs repair, so don't give up and contact our purchasing service.
Q2. Is it possible to purchase a flute without accessories such as a case?
A2. Yes, it is possible to purchase the flute itself. The appraised value of the flute will be higher if all accessories are included, but we are happy to appraise the instrument itself.
Q3. Can you buy my old flute?
A3. Yes, we actively buy old flutes. The purchase price of vintage flutes may be high due to their rarity, so please bring your flute in for an appraisal.
Q4. How long does it take for the flute purchase appraisal?
A4. In-store flute purchase appraisals usually take about 15 to 30 minutes. If you are using delivery purchase, we will contact you with the appraisal results within 1 to 2 business days after the flute you entrusted arrives.
Q5. If I am not satisfied with the assessed purchase price for the flute, can I cancel?
A5. Yes, of course it is possible. If you are not satisfied with the flute purchase price that we have presented to you, you can cancel the purchase without incurring any fees, so please use our purchase service with confidence.
Q6. Is the appraisal free of charge?
A6. Yes, the appraisal is completely free. It is also possible to cancel after the assessment.
Q7.Can I buy old musical instruments?
A7.We will purchase the instrument as long as it is in good condition, regardless of the model year.
Q8.Can you purchase the product even if there are no accessories?
A8.It is possible to purchase without accessories, but it may affect the appraised value.
Q9. What areas do you support on-site purchasing?
A9. We are available in the Kanto area, but depending on the situation, we will visit Hokkaido, Okinawa, and overseas. Travel expenses are free.
Q10.Please tell me the maximum and minimum purchase price.
A10. We can give you a rough estimate by sending us the details and images of your instrument in advance.
Q11. Since it is broken (even if it is 0 yen), can you take it back?
A11. Please let us know the details of your instrument and we will be able to tell you if you can pick it up.
Q12: Is a reservation necessary?
A12: Not necessary. Any time during business hours is fine.
Brands that strengthen purchasing of flutes
We purchase wind instruments from a wide range of manufacturers.
Lotus
AR RESONANCE
C.G.CONN
MARTIN
Rigoutat
S.E.Shires
Jh.Hamming
HOLTON
We also handle other manufacturers, so please feel free to contact us.
Categories for purchasing musical instruments
TCGAKKI・Okubo Gakki・List of products available for purchase at Advance Guitars
We also handle other manufacturers, so please feel free to contact us.