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Muramatsu vs Pearl Flutes:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Muramatsu had more branded searches than Pearl Flutes among flute brands worldwide. Muramatsu had about 6,000 branded searches, while Pearl Flutes had 2,400. Muramatsu made up 17.2% of all flute brand searches we track, and Pearl Flutes accounted for 6.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flute brands, Muramatsu appeared in three of the five answers and Pearl Flutes in two. Muramatsu and Pearl Flutes were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.

Among flute brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Muramatsu, about 3 searches for every 1 for Pearl Flutes

Muramatsu 6K searchesPearl Flutes 2.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Muramatsu, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Pearl Flutes in 2

Muramatsu in 3 of 5Pearl Flutes in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Muramatsu first in 2Pearl Flutes first in 2

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Top flute brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Muramatsu was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pearl Flutes was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Muramatsu and Pearl Flutes were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Yamaha1st
  2. Gemeinhardt2nd
  3. Jean Paul3rd
  4. Etude4th
  5. Muramatsu5th
  6. Jupiter6th
  7. Pearl Flutes7th
  8. Altus8th
  9. Amadeus9th
  10. Mendini–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Yamaha5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Gemeinhardt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Muramatsu3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Jupiter2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Pearl Flutes2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Altus2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Etude2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Jean Paul2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Amadeus1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Mendini0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Muramatsu or Pearl Flutes more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Muramatsu and Pearl Flutes by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten flute brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Muramatsu and Pearl Flutes among flute brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Muramatsu, Pearl Flutes. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthYamahaMuramatsuJupiterPearl FlutesAmadeusGemeinhardtAltusEtudeJean PaulMendini
Oct 202545.8%21%7.4%9%7.4%4%2.7%0.99%0.65%0.99%
Nov 202550.3%20.3%6.7%8.1%5.3%4.4%2.4%0.89%0.72%0.89%
Dec 202552%17.2%6.9%8.3%5.5%4.6%2.5%1.1%0.75%1.1%
Jan 202648.1%19.5%6.2%7.8%7.8%5.2%2.9%1.3%0.55%0.84%
Feb 202649.2%19.9%5.3%8%8%4.3%2.4%0.86%0.7%1.3%
Mar 202646.6%23%6%7.5%7.5%4.1%2.8%1%0.53%1%
Apr 202647.3%23.3%5.1%7.7%7.7%4.2%2.8%0.83%0.45%0.67%
May 202645.9%25.8%5.9%7.4%5.9%4%2.7%0.99%0.53%0.81%
Jun 202644.4%24.9%5.9%7%8.8%3.7%2.6%1.2%0.62%0.95%
Jul 202648.2%19.1%6.4%7.6%7.6%4%4%1.3%1%0.84%
Aug 202651.8%17.2%8.3%6.9%5.4%4.6%2.5%1.4%0.92%1.1%
Sep 202651.9%17.2%8.3%6.9%5.4%4.6%2.1%1.4%1.1%1.1%

How has the Muramatsu and Pearl Flutes comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Muramatsu was ahead of Pearl Flutes in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Muramatsu’s share of searches among flute brands worldwide moved from 21% to 17.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.8K to 6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pearl Flutes’ share of searches among flute brands worldwide moved from 9% to 6.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 2.4K.

How did search popularity change for flute brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Pearl Flutes worldwide fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Muramatsu worldwide fell 11.8% over 12 measured months, from 6.8K to 6K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Muramatsu’s and Pearl Flutes’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Muramatsu

2 branded search terms

  • muramatsu
  • muramatsu flute

Pearl Flutes

1 branded search term

  • pearl flute

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