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Best Open Hole Flutes 2025

Top-rated open hole flutes 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Professional Performance For Advanced Students For Contemporary Music For Extended Techniques For Orchestra For Solo Performance
BRANDS: Pearl Flutes Yamaha Azumi Powell Sonare Muramatsu Altus Thomann Sankyo
Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute

by Powell Sonare
Orchestra Contemporary Music Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance standard
  • • Better acoustical properties
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to temperature changes
  • • Can be challenging for beginners

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF FluteTransverse FluteHandcrafted Powell Signature K Style headjoint in sterling silver with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 502884
$3,706
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Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RBE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RBE

by Pearl Flutes
Advanced Students Contemporary Music Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
  • • Extended technique capabilities
  • • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than closed holes
  • • Requires proper finger coverage

Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RBETransverse FluteSilver headjointbody and footjointSilver-plated nickel silver...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 496914
$4,065
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Pearl Flutes PF-CD958RBE Cantabile Rosegold - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Pearl Flutes PF-CD958RBE Cantabile Rosegold

by Pearl Flutes
Advanced Students Orchestra Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance standard
  • • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✗ CONS
  • • Can be challenging for beginners
  • • Requires proper finger coverage

Pearl Flutes PF-CD958RBE Cantabile RosegoldTransverse flute442 Hz tuningHeadjointbody and foot made of .958 Britannia...

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 519665
$9,888
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Pearl Flutes Quantz B505RBE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Pearl Flutes Quantz B505RBE-HC Flute

by Pearl Flutes
Professional Performance Extended Techniques Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
  • • Enhanced projection and resonance
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper finger coverage
  • • Can be challenging for beginners

Pearl Flutes Quantz B505RBE-HC FluteTransverse FluteQuantz SeriesBrezza headjoint: provides the perfect balance between...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 599668
$967
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Pearl Flutes PF-CD958 RBE Cantabile - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Pearl Flutes PF-CD958 RBE Cantabile

by Pearl Flutes
Professional Performance Contemporary Music Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
  • • Enhanced projection and resonance
  • • Better acoustical properties
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper finger coverage
  • • Can be challenging for beginners

Pearl Flutes PF-CD958 RBE CantabileTransverse flutePitch: 442 HzHeadjointBody and foot are made from Britannia silver...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407116
$5,718
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Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute Aurumite - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute Aurumite

by Powell Sonare
Orchestra Extended Techniques Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Extended technique capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • Can be challenging for beginners
  • • Sensitive to temperature changes

Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute AurumiteTransverse FluteSterling silver bodyHandmade Powell Signature sterling silver...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 439723
$4,398
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Powell Sonare PS 101 CEF Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Powell Sonare PS 101 CEF Flute

by Powell Sonare
Orchestra Contemporary Music Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance standard
  • • Better acoustical properties
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to temperature changes
  • • Requires proper finger coverage

Powell Sonare PS 101 CEF FluteTransverse FluteOpen ring keysHeadjointbody and mechanism made of nickel silverCompletely...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539560
$658
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Pearl Flutes MS970 RBE Maesta Handmade - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Pearl Flutes MS970 RBE Maesta Handmade

by Pearl Flutes
Contemporary Music Advanced Students Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
  • • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
  • • Enhanced projection and resonance
✗ CONS
  • • Can be challenging for beginners
  • • More expensive than closed holes

Pearl Flutes MS970 RBE Maesta HandmadeTransverse FluteMaesta SeriesHandmade in JapanHeadjointbody and foot made of .970...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 564487
$8,138
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Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RE - Vigore - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RE - Vigore

by Pearl Flutes
Orchestra Extended Techniques Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
  • • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
  • • Enhanced projection and resonance
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper finger coverage
  • • Can be challenging for beginners

Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RE - VigoreTransverse FluteSterling silver headjoint with 3K gold lip plateSterling silver...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 313944
$4,432
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Pearl Flutes Quantz B665RE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Pearl Flutes Quantz B665RE-HC Flute

by Pearl Flutes
Contemporary Music Professional Performance Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Better acoustical properties
✓ PROS
  • • Extended technique capabilities
  • • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to temperature changes
  • • Requires proper finger coverage

Pearl Flutes Quantz B665RE-HC FluteTransverse FluteQuantz SeriesBrezza headjoint: provides the perfect balance between...

⭐ 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599678
$1,538
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Pearl Flutes Quantz B525RE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Pearl Flutes Quantz B525RE-HC Flute

by Pearl Flutes
Orchestra Contemporary Music Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Better acoustical properties
✓ PROS
  • • Extended technique capabilities
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to temperature changes
  • • Can be challenging for beginners

Pearl Flutes Quantz B525RE-HC FluteTransverse FluteQuantz SeriesBrezza headjoint: provides the perfect balance between...

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 599674
$912
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Yamaha YFL-472 H Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Yamaha YFL-472 H Flute

by Yamaha
Contemporary Music Professional Performance Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
  • • Better acoustical properties
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to temperature changes
  • • More complex maintenance

Yamaha YFL-472 H FluteTransverse Flute with B FootRing keysPointed arm designOffset GE mechanismHead and body made of...

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 433091
$3,078
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Yamaha YFL-372 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Yamaha YFL-372 Flute

by Yamaha
Contemporary Music Advanced Students Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Better acoustical properties
✓ PROS
  • • Better acoustical properties
  • • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • More complex maintenance
  • • Requires proper finger coverage

Yamaha YFL-372 Transverse FluteTransverse FluteIntermediate modelRing keysPointed arm designOffset GE-mechanismSterling...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 388051
$1,428
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Muramatsu DS-RCEOH Flute Handmade - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Muramatsu DS-RCEOH Flute Handmade

by Muramatsu
Contemporary Music Professional Performance Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
  • • Enhanced projection and resonance
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than closed holes
  • • Can be challenging for beginners

Muramatsu DS-RCEOH Flute HandmadeHandmade transverse fluteMade completely from silverHeavy wallDrawn tone holesRing...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 203431
$9,295
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Azumi AZ-S2 RBE Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Azumi AZ-S2 RBE Flute

by Azumi
Extended Techniques Advanced Students Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
  • • Extended technique capabilities
  • • Better acoustical properties
✗ CONS
  • • More complex maintenance
  • • More expensive than closed holes

Azumi AZ-S2 RBETransverse FluteScaleopticssound and embouchure of the Altus flutes are reflected in the Azumi flutesThe...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 280444
$1,978
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How to Choose the Best Open Hole Flutes

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced open hole flutes typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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