 Most flutes feature strategically placed adjustment screws. When the screw and its surrounding lug are made with a fine thread and fitted properly, the system works reliably. When it is poorly made, the flute goes out of adjustment easily. Poorly made flutes have given adjustment screws a bad rap. Flutes built without adjustment screws are more time-consuming to manufacture and therefore are more expensive instruments. These instruments require the servicing of a highly-skilled technician. Few technicians are qualified to repair handmade flutes, and an instrument can be compromised by poor repair work. |