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by Damian Thompson
Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:58 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Thompson 'Student two piece' flute Studio video
Replies: 6
Views: 2391

Re: Thompson 'Student two piece' flute Studio video

Hi again, To answer bigsciota the new (Student two piece) F flute is not compatible for changes of head/body with the D/Eb/C models. The overall bore (including the headjoint) is slightly smaller being higher pitched. I can't really offer any insights into why the vimeo link doesn't work directly fo...
by Damian Thompson
Wed Sep 14, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Thompson 'Student two piece' flute Studio video
Replies: 6
Views: 2391

Thompson 'Student two piece' flute Studio video

Hi all, Here's a video of a performance by Fiachra O'Gaoithin (flute), Ryan Owens (Banjo), & John Mc Cartin (Guitar), shown on the new 'Cultir' programme here in Ireland on Tg4. Fiachra is playing a flute I made for him a while ago, the Delrin 'Student two piece' model. This flute is available i...
by Damian Thompson
Mon Jul 18, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Mary Bergin visits the workshop!
Replies: 0
Views: 1240

Mary Bergin visits the workshop!

Hi all, I had Mary Bergin come & visit my workshop here in Sligo a few days ago. Here she is playing a tune with local flute & whistle player & Teacher Seamus Hernon. Mopane & Blackwood Thompson D whistles being played. The video- https://vimeo.com/730932528 Cheers Damian https://www...
by Damian Thompson
Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Best High-End Whistles these days?
Replies: 36
Views: 10149

Re: Best High-End Whistles these days?

I would just like to say that I have been making wooden whistles (alongside flutes) for about the last year or so. I'm confident based on responses so far here in Co. Sligo (& further afield) that they are regarded as top quality. Here's a link to my website- https://www.thompsonflutes.com/whist...
by Damian Thompson
Wed Dec 08, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Thompson Whistles
Replies: 8
Views: 2409

Thompson Whistles

Hi,

I'm a flute maker based in Ireland who has been making a few wooden whistles over the last year or so.
Here's a link to my website, different hardwoods & keys available. Sterling silver or brass rings.
https://www.thompsonflutes.com/whistles
by Damian Thompson
Wed Dec 08, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: WhistleMakers Directory (WMD)
Replies: 66
Views: 255086

Re: WhistleMakers Directory (WMD)

I've been making wooden whistles for a while now, in different hardwoods & keys, based in Ireland.
https://www.thompsonflutes.com/whistles
by Damian Thompson
Sat Aug 21, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Flute making Apprentices
Replies: 101
Views: 54313

Re: Flute making Apprentices

I just wanted to say thanks to Paddler for the heads up on the roughing reamers, I've been searching for something similar to these for a few years now. Properly working reamers are one of the most important parts of flute making and can be a challenge to maintain, anything that makes the job run mo...
by Damian Thompson
Mon Mar 02, 2020 4:16 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: new Thompson D delrin
Replies: 2
Views: 2904

Re: new Thompson D delrin

Seeing as this thread has kind of been started (!), here's where to look if you are interested in a new Thompson delrin flute!
https://www.thompsonflutes.com/
I've just moved by the way, workshop and all, to near Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. New beginnings.

Damian.
by Damian Thompson
Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:13 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Matt Molloy Se Mo Loach
Replies: 7
Views: 3299

Re: Matt Molloy Se Mo Loach

Here's a clip of Jack Molloy (Matt's Nephew), playing a Delrin flute I made for him. Filmed recently in Ireland (for anyone that hasn't already seen it!).
https://vimeo.com/355165189

Cheers.
Damian
https://www.thompsonflutes.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thompsonflutes/
by Damian Thompson
Tue Aug 27, 2019 9:04 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Jack Molloy playing a Thompson 'Two piece' Delrin flute
Replies: 5
Views: 9048

Re: Jack Molloy playing a Thompson 'Two piece' Delrin flute

Likewise benhall.1! Drumshanbo was a great week, I sat in a couple of Eb sessions that were just incredible, absolutely top class & very flute driven. I met a girl (from Japan, I think) who was in John Wynne's class who said there was a girl there with one of my flutes, but unfortunately I didn'...
by Damian Thompson
Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Jack Molloy playing a Thompson 'Two piece' Delrin flute
Replies: 5
Views: 9048

Re: Jack Molloy playing a Thompson 'Two piece' Delrin flute

Thanks Paddler!
The two jigs are ''The Spiders Web' & 'Boys of the town', coincidentally the first two jigs on Matt Molloy's latest cd ''Back to the island'.
Damian.
https://www.thompsonflutes.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thompsonflutes/
by Damian Thompson
Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:09 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Jack Molloy playing a Thompson 'Two piece' Delrin flute
Replies: 5
Views: 9048

Jack Molloy playing a Thompson 'Two piece' Delrin flute

Hi, Here's a clip of Jack Molloy (Great Nephew of Matt) playing a couple of jigs last week at the Fleadh in Drogheda, on a Delrin 'Two piece' model flute I made for him. I hope this is of interest to people here! https://vimeo.com/355165189 This model flute starts from £185 (plus shipping). More det...
by Damian Thompson
Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Beginner questions
Replies: 56
Views: 33759

Re: Beginner questions

Thanks for the mentions Normski & Fatmac. My flutes start at £185 for the most basic (tunable) delrin 'two piece' model.
I am in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, UK.
More details/pictures etc on the links below, cheers!
https://www.thompsonflutes.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thompsonflutes/
by Damian Thompson
Tue Jun 25, 2019 1:17 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: FS: Damian Thompson Flute
Replies: 6
Views: 8944

Re: FS: Damian Thompson Flute

Really sorry to hear you've had to give up flute playing entirely fsharp, at least you still have the fiddle! Hope the flute went to a good home & the new owner is happy.
Damian.
https://www.thompsonflutes.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thompsonflutes/
by Damian Thompson
Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:39 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Anyone have an Eb flute for sale?
Replies: 13
Views: 5971

Re: Anyone have an Eb flute for sale?

I have some pictures (& more details/prices) of my Eb models up on the website now. I'm also offering a D/Eb combo (one headjoint, two body sections D/Eb) in delrin.

https://www.thompsonflutes.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thompsonflutes/