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Hi Ricardo, I own a 6-key Ormiston flute. It plays well and is very well in tune. It does not have quite the volume of the 8-key Grinter that I used to own, but still does fine. I have never played a 8-key Ormiston, so can't speak to differences in the sound or playing of the 6-key vs. 8-key. The Or...

I have an antique Moennig that is quiet in the lowest notes with the original headjoint. When I play it with an Abell headjoint, it has much more volume across all registers. The Moennig headjoint plays in tune, so the cork is probably in the right position. I guess in this case the difference is mo...

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eBay item 123021184264 This beautiful flute is 23 1/2 inches in length and plays 2+ octaves. The sound is deep and resonant with a good dynamic range. Intonation is very good. It has a wood (hardwood I think, but maybe bamboo) lip plate. It has a thumbhole in the back for playing C natural. I usuall...

eBay item 123021184264 This beautiful flute is 23 1/2 inches in length and plays 2+ octaves. The sound is deep and resonant with a good dynamic range. Intonation is very good. It has a wood (hardwood I think, but maybe bamboo) lip plate. It has a thumbhole in the back for playing C natural. I usuall...

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I deleted the eBay link and replaced it with the eBay item number. Has anyone else had trouble with their copied eBay links working in the preview but failing after the message is posted?

search ebay for item 122973295260 Beautiful used blackwood whistle in the key D with 3 silver keys - Eb, F & G#. Keys all work perfectly. No known defects. Nice wooden tone. Easily plays 2 octaves. Purchased several years ago and not played very much as I have an Abell and had a Copeland, both i...

search ebay for item 122973295260 Beautiful used blackwood whistle in the key D with 3 silver keys - Eb, F & G#. Keys all work perfectly. No known defects. Nice wooden tone. Easily plays 2 octaves. Purchased several years ago and not played very much as I have an Abell and had a Copeland, both i...

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