Used Gemeinhardt 3S Open-Hole Flute - With Hardshell Case

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The Gemeinhardt 3S is a well-established conservatory/intermediate-level flute from Gemeinhardt's highly regarded 3-series. Serial number 6377XX places this instrument in the 1982–1986 production period according to Gemeinhardt's serial-number records, so it was built during the company's peak production era in Elkhart, Indiana.

The 3S was designed to give advancing flute students an open-hole, French-style key system and an instrument suitable for developing technique and musical expression. This example carries the traditional configuration associated with the model: open-hole French-style keys, an inline G, a solid silver headjoint paired with a silver-plated body and mechanism, and a standard C footjoint.

The highlighted instrument in this advertisement shows little wear on the key mechanism. There are some very slight feather scratches throughout the flute, but no dings, pings or dents. Our technician has adjusted it for general playing conditions and it comes with a hard-shell case.

With its established design, traditional construction, and professional-oriented key configuration, the Gemeinhardt 3S represents an excellent example of Gemeinhardt's classic intermediate flute line.

  • Conservatory/intermediate concert flute from Gemeinhardt's 3-series
  • Vintage example, serial number 6377XX (approx. 1982–1986)
  • Built in Elkhart, Indiana
  • Open-hole French-style keys with inline G
  • Solid silver headjoint, silver-plated body and keywork
  • Standard C footjoint
  • Little wear on the key mechanism; no dings, pings or dents
  • Shop adjusted and ready to play, hard-shell case included

Included in the package are:

Used Gemeinhardt 3S Open-Hole Flute - With Hardshell Case

Gemeinhardt 3S flute

Original instrument keywork and mechanism

Silver headjoint

Silver-plated body

Silver-plated key mechanism

Open-hole French-style keys

Inline G configuration

Standard C footjoint

Hard-shell case

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Ready For The Next Step

The open-hole French-style keywork is particularly suited to players progressing beyond a traditional closed-hole student flute. It puts the key configuration commonly associated with more advanced playing under your fingers.

Play It Out Of The Case

Our technician has adjusted this flute for general playing conditions, so it arrives ready to play rather than needing shop time first.

A Clean Vintage Example

The key mechanism shows little wear and there are no dings, pings or dents — just some very slight feather scratches throughout. It's an excellent example of Gemeinhardt's classic intermediate flute line.

Open-Hole French-Style Keys

The 3S uses a French-style open-hole key configuration, the setup commonly associated with more advanced flute technique and expression.

Inline G Configuration

This flute carries the traditional inline G key arrangement associated with the 3S model.

Solid Silver Headjoint

A solid silver headjoint is paired with the silver-plated body, matching the standard 3S configuration.

Silver-Plated Body

The body is silver-plated, following the traditional construction of Gemeinhardt's 3-series.

Silver-Plated Keywork

The key mechanism is silver-plated and shows little wear on this example.

Standard C Footjoint

The instrument is fitted with the standard C footjoint of the 3S configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Specs & Support

• Brand: Gemeinhardt

• Model: 3S

• Serial Number: 6377XX

• Production Era: Approximately 1982–1986

• Manufacturing Location: Elkhart, Indiana

• Instrument Type: Concert flute

• Level: Conservatory / Intermediate

• Key Style: French-style open-hole keys

• G Key: Inline G configuration

• Headjoint: Solid silver

• Body: Silver-plated

• Keywork/Mechanism: Silver-plated

• Footjoint: Standard C footjoint

• Production Period: Vintage Gemeinhardt 3-series

• Condition: Shop adjusted and ready to play

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