Lawrie, yes, for jazz, a low B is not essential. For the classical flute repertoire, it is.

I love Sonare flutes! Outstanding performance, with a Powell head joint. Much better than the student models listed so far. I had one, which I traded up to the Powell I play now. I didn't mention Sonare only because I thought it would cost well more than the ones the OP cited.

A used intermediate or pro flute would be great. Just be careful that the pads are OK, since a repad job on a pro model flute can cost as much as buying the whole student flute.

Another thought: right now, with USA school kids searching for student flutes, may not be the best time to find a large choice. Wait a month and you're get some trade-ins.

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