Gemeinhardt · Step-up · KG Special · 1982–2010 (in runs)
There's no Gemeinhardt KG4. It isn't in the maker's serial chart, and we couldn't find one for sale or in sold records. The Gemeinhardt that buyers do find under a KG name is the KG Special, a solid silver flute that turns up in used listings as the KG Special or KGB Special, so that's what this page covers. Gemeinhardt's FAQ describes the KGB Special as a conservatory, or step-up, flute with the same solid silver headjoint, body and footjoint as the 3SB, silver-plated keys, its own style of key cups and a gold-plated lip plate. The serial chart lists the KG Special from 1983 to 1987, and the B-foot KGB Special from 1982 to 1991 and again from 2003 to 2010, including a 2007 run with offset G. Sellers usually describe them as open-hole and B-foot, and some mention a gizmo key, so check those details in the photos. It's a solid silver step up from a plated student flute, and since many of these flutes are 30 or more years old, the pads and cork will likely need work.
A step-up flute for a player a few years into lessons who wants solid silver. Most are decades old, so plan on a full service, and check the serial against Gemeinhardt's chart before you buy.
Build and caseKG Special
Gemeinhardt's serial chart lists KG Special serials 80100–81999 for 1983–1987 and KGB Special serials 80000–84599 for 1982–1991, then runs in the 415000s, 691000s and 707000s for 2003–2010. Ask for the serial and the model stamp next to it on the body.
Age is the main issue, since most of these flutes date from the 1980s and need pads and corks redone. Solid silver tarnishes, and years of polishing can wear the finish and damage the pads.
More on this in our flute buying guide.
Buying guide
We'd buy a KG Special titled overhauled or just serviced, like the one from a US repairer at $1,339 delivered with its case, since most of these flutes are decades old and need pads and corks redone. There are at least 9 for sale, mostly asking $900–1,525 delivered, and the two cheapest, not titled serviced, ask $601 and $799 with cases, if you'd rather pay a shop yourself. It's a solid silver step-up flute, so ask for photos of the silver marks on all three sections, the model stamp and serial (KG Special, or KGB Special for the B-foot version), and a video playing low to high. Skip the $1,008 listing from a seller with 90% feedback.
$600.96est. delivered
The lowest delivered KG Special here at $601, titled open hole with a B foot and 14K lip, with hard and soft cases, from a 99.9% seller. There's no service claim on a flute this old, so budget for a full service.
Gemeinhardt KG Special Solid Silver Open Hole B Ft 14K Lip With Hard & Soft Case
$905.00est. delivered
Titled open hole, with a hard case and bag, at $905 delivered from a 100% seller, at the bottom of the band. Ask when it was last serviced and for photos of the silver marks.
Gemeinhardt Solid Silver Open Hole KG Special w/ Hard Case and Bag
$1,339.00delivered
For a player moving up to solid silver we'd pick this one, titled overhauled by a US repairer with 100% feedback, with a B foot, 14K lip and the case in the photo. At $1,339 with free shipping it's inside the band.
Gemeinhardt KG Special Solid Silver Open Hole B Ft 14K Lip Springs Overhauled
$1,339.00delivered
Titled overhauled, with the case, so it should need the least work before lessons, as the seller claims. Ask what the overhaul covered.
Gemeinhardt KG Special Solid Silver Open Hole B Ft 14K Lip Springs Overhauled
Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 12, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ. eBay shows yours before you pay.
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Used$600.96est. delivered
$580.96 + $20.00 shipping
Buy It Now$580.96
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Good buy
Titled open hole, B foot, 14K lip, with hard and soft cases. No service claim.
Seller: coastal_trading_post
99.9% positive
Used$905.00est. delivered
$875.00 + $30.00 shipping
Buy It Now$875.00
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Good buy
Titled open hole, with hard case and bag.
Seller: pacoima-ca-91331
100% positive
Serviced$1,339.00delivered
$1,339.00 · free shipping
Buy It Now$1,339.00
Good buy
Titled overhauled, open hole, B foot, 14K lip. Case in the photo.
Seller: janr816
100% positive
Used$799.00delivered
$799.00 · free shipping
Buy It Now$799.00
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Our take
Titled with case and bag. No service claim.
Seller: mtcbay
99.8% positive
Used$1,314.98est. delivered
$1,299.99 + $14.99 shipping
Buy It Now$1,299.99
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Our take
Titled open hole, serial 83196. The photo shows the flute alone.
Seller: aaaultimatepawn
99.7% positive
Serviced$1,514.00est. delivered
$1,495.00 + $19.00 shipping
Buy It Now$1,495.00
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Our take
Titled just serviced, B foot with gizmo key. Case, cover and rod in the photo.
Seller: jamesflynnmusic
100% positive
Used$1,523.44est. delivered
$1,499.99 + $23.45 shipping
Buy It Now$1,499.99
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Our take
Titled with a gold "mouthpiece", meaning the lip plate. Case and bag in the photo.
Seller: trdrjon1
99.4% positive
Used$1,007.78est. delivered
$1,000.00 + $7.78 shipping
Buy It Now$1,000.00
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Seller feedback is 90%. Titled custom, with case.
Seller: f1rstman79
90% positive
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