Best Pearl Flutes Open Hole Flutes 2025

Premium Pearl Flutes open hole flutes - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

Pearl Flutes MD970 RBE Maesta Handmade - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RBE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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 Quantz B665RE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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 B665RBE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 496913

$3,904

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Pearl Flutes PF-CD958 RBE Cantabile - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 407116

$5,718

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

⭐ 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

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Pearl Flutes Quantz B505RE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Pearl Flutes MS970 RBE Maesta Handmade - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 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 RBE - Vigore - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RBE - Vigore

by Pearl Flutes

Solo Performance Advanced Students Contemporary Music

Key Feature:

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✓ PROS

• Better acoustical properties
• Enhanced projection and resonance

✗ CONS

• More complex maintenance
• Can be challenging for beginners

Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RBE - VigoreTransverse fluteSterling silver headjoint with 3K gold lip plateSterling silver...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 313945

$4,948

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Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RE - Vigore - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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 Dolce PF-695 RE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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

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Pearl Flutes Quantz B765RE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Pearl Flutes Quantz B765RE-HC Flute

by Pearl Flutes

Professional Performance Solo Performance Extended Techniques

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Requires proper finger coverage
• Sensitive to temperature changes

Pearl Flutes Quantz B765RE-HC FluteTransverse FluteQuantz SeriesBrezza headjoint: provides the perfect balance between...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 599681

$2,858

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Pearl Flutes Quantz B525RE-HC Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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

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Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RBE - Vigore - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RBE - Vigore

by Pearl Flutes

Advanced Students Professional Performance Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
• Extended technique capabilities

✗ CONS

• Can be challenging for beginners
• Sensitive to temperature changes

Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RBE - VigoreTransverse FluteSterling silver headjoint with 3K gold lip plateSilver plated...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 313942

$3,848

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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.

Best Pearl Flutes Open Hole Flutes 2025

Pearl Flutes MD970 RBE Maesta Handmade

Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RBE

Pearl Flutes Quantz B665RE-HC Flute

Pearl Flutes Quantz B665RBE-HC Flute

Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RE

Pearl Flutes PF-CD958 RBE Cantabile

Pearl Flutes Quantz B525RBE-HC Flute

Pearl Flutes Quantz B505RE-HC Flute

Pearl Flutes MS970 RBE Maesta Handmade

Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RBE - Vigore

Pearl Flutes Elegante 795 RE - Vigore

Pearl Flutes Dolce PF-695 RE

Pearl Flutes Quantz B765RE-HC Flute

Pearl Flutes Quantz B525RE-HC Flute

Pearl Flutes Dolce 695 RBE - Vigore

How to Choose the Best Open Hole Flutes

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying open hole flutes?

How much should I spend on open hole flutes?

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