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by an seanduine
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:41 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: WANXIAO Whistle on Amazon?
Replies: 14
Views: 937

Re: WANXIAO Whistle on Amazon?

Wanxiao, hmmm. Depending upon the characters used, this can mean "a joke", "to play a prank" or "a Grade School, with grades 1-6". Could have other meanings, but that exhausts my modest English-Chinese Dictionary. YMMV.

Bob
by an seanduine
Fri Nov 24, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Norman Rockwell The Love Song, 1926
Replies: 7
Views: 2586

Re: Norman Rockwell The Love Song, 1926

I believe it has a lot to do with where Rockwell lived. He is on record as saying his studio on South Street, Stockbridge, Massachussetts was his favorite. He grew up on Long Island, and spent part of his adult life there, spending summers with his parents at various New England farmhouses. This is ...
by an seanduine
Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Remarkable Innovation by William Pond
Replies: 6
Views: 1639

Re: Remarkable Innovation by William Pond

Gentlemen, I believe what you are looking at is the progenitor of the low whistle. Probably some approximation of D. Since it is a Wm Pond instrument it may well be close to modern pitch.

Bob
by an seanduine
Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Ebay Items
Replies: 1842
Views: 1151916

Re: Ebay Items

Is it possible this is a further fall-out to Brian Howard's retirement due to health issues? In any case, it looks like a horde from someone's full on pipe production being closed.

Bob
by an seanduine
Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: When does a cylinder become a cone?
Replies: 37
Views: 15417

Re: When does a cylinder become a cone?

Turns out, I found a real world example that bears on this question. I have a 19th century flageolet (a true flageolet, with a beak and upper chamber for a bit of sponge for moisture absorption) set in very close to modern key of D.) which fingers much like a concert D chanter (barring the closure o...
by an seanduine
Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:36 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Symptoms of Blackwood allergy?
Replies: 33
Views: 6181

Re: Symptoms of Blackwood allergy?

I use these on my cocus, and my Blackwood flutes. Flute Lip Plate Shields. I get mine from Sweetwater, but they're available on Amazon. Easy to clean and sterilize (in case it is a cold or cold sore virus). Reduces contact with the flute. YMMV.

Bob
by an seanduine
Thu Sep 07, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Left-handed flute player question
Replies: 16
Views: 24755

Re: Left-handed flute player question

In answer to the first part of your post: Hammy on his blog speaks about trying to mirror his embouchure for lefties. The older generation saw lefties with some effort adapting to R&R and other older flutes to good effect. Tansey is notable here. As a 'natural lefty' I have had to live my life a...
by an seanduine
Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Headless Flute
Replies: 20
Views: 2958

Re: Headless Flute

I am saddened to hear that Lars has passed. My home is somewhat remote from his shop in Covington, so it is apparent I haven't been by there for a while. I'll try to get in touch with Sam, his technician/apprentice to inquire what has become of his collection of old instruments. Lars was an outstand...
by an seanduine
Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Headless Flute
Replies: 20
Views: 2958

Re: Headless Flute

For the missing low C key here is another possibility. Lars Kirmser, https://www.musictrader.com/meet-the-team , has a sizable collection of early wooden flutes, and specifically offers repair/replacement of olde keywork.

Bob
by an seanduine
Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Headless Flute
Replies: 20
Views: 2958

Re: Headless Flute

by an seanduine
Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Headless Flute
Replies: 20
Views: 2958

Re: Headless Flute

Congratulations! You just bought a fifty-dollar Porsche. Enjoy!

I don't think there are any CITES restrictions on Cocus. (I could be wrong, so check it out.) This is, of course, a certifiable Antique, so. . .

Bob
by an seanduine
Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Headless Flute
Replies: 20
Views: 2958

Re: Headless Flute

A good steel measure , a bright light, and a good magnifying glass will be your best guides when you can go hands-on with this instrument. This is not a Nach-Meyer! Anyone who can make you a replacement head can also give you a forgiving and useful embouchure cut. I would very much like to get Terry...
by an seanduine
Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Headless Flute
Replies: 20
Views: 2958

Re: Headless Flute

W-e-l-l-l. At 175 USD this will be a steal. Talking him down from there will be entering the zone of Robbery-with-violence and Intent-to-do-great bodily harm. :D But, 'let your conscience be your guide' :o

Bob
by an seanduine
Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Headless Flute
Replies: 20
Views: 2958

Re: Headless Flute

Your first 'port-of-call' should be here: http://www.mcgee-flutes.com/flutelengths.htm This is a discussion of 'flute-sounding length'. You are in luck insofar as having the ability to measure the length from the C# hole (first hole, left hand section) to the Eb hole at the foot. This will be the as...
by an seanduine
Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Lost End Cap
Replies: 9
Views: 2955

Re: Lost End Cap

I concur! Outstanding!

Bob