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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: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 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 BEF Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF Flute

by Powell Sonare
Extended Techniques Advanced Students Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
  • • Enhanced projection and resonance
  • • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • More complex maintenance
  • • More expensive than closed holes

Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF FluteConcert FluteHandcrafted Powell signature headpiece in sterling silverWith Powell...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 439719
$3,658
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Powell Sonare PS 601 CEF Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Powell Sonare PS 601 CEF Flute

by Powell Sonare
Solo Performance Orchestra Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance standard
  • • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to temperature changes
  • • Requires proper finger coverage

Powell Sonare PS 601 CEF FluteTransverse FluteHand-crafted headjoint made from sterling silverMade using the Powell...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 231494
$2,968
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Pearl Flutes MD970 RBE Maesta Handmade - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Pearl Flutes MD970 RBE Maesta Handmade

by Pearl Flutes
Extended Techniques Advanced Students Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance standard
  • • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Can be challenging for beginners
  • • More complex maintenance

Pearl Flutes MD970 RBE Maesta HandmadeTransverse fluteMaesta SeriesHeadjointbody and foot made of 970 silverMechanism...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 564486
$7,611
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Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RBE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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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Powell Sonare PS 905 BEF Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Powell Sonare PS 905 BEF Flute

by Powell Sonare
Contemporary Music Extended Techniques Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
  • • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
  • • Better acoustical properties
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than closed holes
  • • More complex maintenance

Powell Sonare PS 905 BEF FluteTransverse FluteHandcrafted Powell Signature K-Style headjoint made of sterling silverLip...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 502896
$5,664
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Powell Sonare PS 505 CEF Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Powell Sonare PS 505 CEF Flute

by Powell Sonare
Solo Performance Contemporary Music Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Extended technique capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Enhanced projection and resonance
  • • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✗ CONS
  • • Can be challenging for beginners
  • • Requires proper finger coverage

Powell Sonare PS 505 CEF FluteTransverse FluteHandcrafted Powell signature headjoint made from sterling silverMade...

⭐ 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 231460
$2,364
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Pearl Flutes Quantz B665RE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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 PF-CD958 RBE Cantabile - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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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Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RE

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

Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RETransverse FluteSilver headjointbody and footjointKey system: Nickel...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 496913
$3,904
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Pearl Flutes Quantz B665RBE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Pearl Flutes Quantz B665RBE-HC Flute

by Pearl Flutes
Contemporary Music Professional Performance Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Better acoustical properties
✓ PROS
  • • Extended technique capabilities
  • • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to temperature changes
  • • More complex maintenance

Pearl Flutes Quantz B665RBE-HC FluteTransverse FluteQuantz SeriesBrezza headjoint: provides the perfect balance between...

⭐ 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 599677
$1,758
Buy at Thomann View Details
Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute Aurumite - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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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Pearl Flutes Quantz B525RBE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Pearl Flutes Quantz B525RBE-HC Flute

by Pearl Flutes
Solo Performance Advanced Students Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
  • • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than closed holes
  • • Requires proper finger coverage

Pearl Flutes Quantz B525RBE-HC FluteTransverse FluteQuantz SeriesBrezza headjoint: provides the perfect balance between...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599673
$1,098
Buy at Thomann View Details
Pearl Flutes Quantz B505RE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Pearl Flutes Quantz B505RE-HC Flute

by Pearl Flutes
Extended Techniques Orchestra Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
  • • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
  • • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to temperature changes
  • • More expensive than closed holes

Pearl Flutes Quantz B505RE-HC FluteTransverse FluteQuantz SeriesBrezza headjoint: provides the perfect balance between...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 599669
$824
Buy at Thomann View Details
Muramatsu EX-III-RCE Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Muramatsu EX-III-RCE Flute

by Muramatsu
Solo Performance Extended Techniques Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
  • • Extended technique capabilities
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • Can be challenging for beginners
  • • More complex maintenance

Muramatsu EX-III-RCE FluteTransverse FluteSolid silver headRing keysE-MechanismOffsetOffset GSilver plated body and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 175895
$3,905
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha YFL-472 H Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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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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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