For your budget there is really no debate: Monty.
For that amount get a student, non-rootend, binded shakuhachi.
Because Monty uses a system to mass produce flutes, the insides are pretty
much all the same. So the rootend or non-rootend debate for a Monty flute is
all about appearance.
Getting a more expensive flute would only be worthwhile if you have been
playing for a few years. I have been playing for a year (albeit for two
hours a day) and I use a student Monty flute. I have been very happy with
it - easily reachable high octave, sounds great, strong presence, and looks
beautiful. Highly endorsed.
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