Best Open Hole Flutes Under $2,000 2026
Affordable open hole flutes under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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5.0/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Guo New Voice C Flute Macarons
by
Guo
Contemporary Music
Orchestra
Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Better acoustical properties
✓ PROS
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
- • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Can be challenging for beginners
- • More complex maintenance
Guo New Voice C Flute MacaronsTransverse FluteNew voice head joint and bodyRing keysWithout E-mechanismInline...
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5.0/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 567629
$1,374
#2
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4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha YFL-382 Flute
by
Yamaha
Advanced Students
Solo Performance
Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
- • Better acoustical properties
- • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
- • Can be challenging for beginners
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
Yamaha YFL-382Transverse FluteIntermediate modelSterling silver headjointSilver-plated nickle bodyIn - LineWithout...
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4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 389004
$1,428
#3
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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...
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4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599678
$1,538
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Azumi AZ-Z1 RE Flute
by
Azumi
Orchestra
Solo Performance
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
- • Extended technique capabilities
- • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
- • Can be challenging for beginners
Azumi AZ-Z1RE FluteTransverse FluteScaleappearancesound and embouchure of the Altus flutes are reflected in the Azumi...
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4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 280443
$1,407
#5
⭐
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...
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5.0/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 599677
$1,758
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Azumi AZ-Z2 RBE Flute
by
Azumi
Professional Performance
Advanced Students
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Extended technique capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
- • Enhanced projection and resonance
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
- • Requires proper finger coverage
Azumi AZ-Z2RBE FluteTransverse FluteScaleopticssound and embouchure of the Altus flutes can be found in the Azumi...
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4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 280447
$1,868
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Azumi AZ-S2 RE Flute
by
Azumi
Orchestra
Contemporary Music
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Better acoustical properties
✓ PROS
- • Extended technique capabilities
- • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
- • Requires proper finger coverage
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
Azumi AZ-S2 RETransverse FluteScaleappearancesound and embouchure of the Altus flutes are reflected in the Azumi...
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4.4/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 264416
$1,868
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Azumi AZ-Z1 RI Flute
by
Azumi
Advanced Students
Professional Performance
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
- • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
- • More complex maintenance
Azumi AZ-Z1RI FluteTransverse fluteScaleopticssound and embouchure characteristics of the Altus flutes are reflected in...
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4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 386705
$1,341
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Azumi AZ-S2 RBI Flute
by
Azumi
Contemporary Music
Orchestra
Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced projection and resonance
- • Better acoustical properties
✗ CONS
- • More complex maintenance
- • Requires proper finger coverage
Azumi AZ-S2 RBITransverse fluteScaleopticssound and embouchure characteristics of the Altus flutes are reflected in the...
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 386711
$1,978
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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...
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4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 388051
$1,428
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha YFL-372 H Flute
by
Yamaha
Solo Performance
Advanced Students
Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
- • Better acoustical properties
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✗ CONS
- • Requires proper finger coverage
- • More complex maintenance
Yamaha YFL-372 H Transverse FluteTransverse Flute with B FootIntermediate modelRing keysPointed arm designOffset...
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4.4/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 388114
$1,726
#12
⭐
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
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha YFL-362 Flute
by
Yamaha
Professional Performance
Solo Performance
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Extended technique capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Extended technique capabilities
- • Better acoustical properties
✗ CONS
- • Requires proper finger coverage
- • More expensive than closed holes
Yamaha YFL-362Transverse fluteIntermediate modelRing keysPointed arm designOffset GWithout E mechanismSterling silver...
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4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 388050
$1,363
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha YFL-372 Flute Set
by
Yamaha
Extended Techniques
Contemporary Music
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
- • Extended technique capabilities
- • Enhanced projection and resonance
✗ CONS
- • Can be challenging for beginners
- • More expensive than closed holes
Yamaha YFL-372 Flute Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha YFL-372 Flute*Transverse Flute*Intermediate modelRing...
⭐
5.0/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 529486
$1,484
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.
