This Powell Sonare has seen a bit of life but has many years service ahead. With silver-plated body and solid silver headjoint, it would make a good step-up flute for a student moving beyond Grade 5, or any player who wants the rich sound for which Powell is known.

 

Mechanically the keywork is very good, as is the padding. The plating is not perfect, and there are slight ripples in the headjoint tube. But the flute plays very well, and we have serviced it ready for sale. Comes in its original case, which is a little battered but does the job.

 

Available at a keen price, this represents a good way of upgrading on a budget.