Best Pearl Flutes Open Hole Flutes 2026
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Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
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
#2
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4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
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...
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4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 564487
$8,138
#3
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4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RBE
by
Pearl Flutes
Solo Performance
Extended Techniques
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Extended technique capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Extended technique capabilities
- • Enhanced projection and resonance
✗ CONS
- • More complex maintenance
- • Can be challenging for beginners
Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RBETransverse FluteSilver headjointNickel silver plated footjoint and keysPointed armsRing...
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4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 283236
$2,397
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Pearl Flutes MD997 RBE Maesta Handmade
by
Pearl Flutes
Extended Techniques
Contemporary Music
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Extended technique capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Extended technique capabilities
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✗ CONS
- • Can be challenging for beginners
- • More complex maintenance
Pearl Flutes MD997 RBE Maesta HandmadeTransverse FluteMaesta seriesHeadjointbody and foot in .997 silverMachine head in...
⭐
4.7/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 564484
$8,524
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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...
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4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 496913
$3,904
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
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...
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407116
$5,718
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RE - Vigore
by
Pearl Flutes
Extended Techniques
Orchestra
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
- • Better acoustical properties
- • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
- • More expensive than closed holes
Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RE - VigoreTransverse FluteSterling silver headjoint with 3K gold lip plateSilver plated...
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 313941
$3,167
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
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
#10
⭐
5.0/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
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
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
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
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Pearl Flutes PF-CD958 14K RBE Cantabile
by
Pearl Flutes
Extended Techniques
Solo Performance
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
- • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Requires proper finger coverage
- • More complex maintenance
Pearl Flutes PF-CD958 14K RBE CantabileTransverse FluteHandmadeTuning: 442 HzHeadjointbody and foot made of .958...
⭐
4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 407118
$6,818
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
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
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Pearl Flutes Dolce PF-695 RE
by
Pearl Flutes
Professional Performance
Solo Performance
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced projection and resonance
- • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Requires proper finger coverage
- • Can be challenging for beginners
Pearl Flutes Dolce PF-695 RETransverse FluteDolce seriesCompletely silver headjointNickel silver plated bodyfootjoint...
⭐
4.5/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 175911
$2,198
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
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.
