I have narrowed my choice of student flutes to the Di Zhao DZ201 with the split E option or the Pearl PF-505.

I have a question. The Di Zhao 201 has open holes which I plan to close with plugs. (The 200 plateau flute has no split E option as does the 201.)

Do silicone or cork plugs get dirty quickly or rot or cause any other problems? I plan to use close holes for quite a while, I think.

Has anyone played either flute or both? I think I like a wood tone, but is that a good tone for a flute to have?

Any recommendations?

I can’t play them at a local store so I’ll have to buy over Internet. I doubt I can try both, at least at the same time.


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