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by Cab
Sat Aug 05, 2017 3:41 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Hammy Flute for sale.
Replies: 8
Views: 3561

Re: Hammy Flute for sale.

Sounds interesting. How obtrusive is that if you don't want to use it? Is it a permanent alteration to the end cap?
by Cab
Sun Jul 30, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: Free Reed Instruments: Squeezeboxes and Harmonicas.
Topic: For Sale Herrington 30button Anglo Concertina Square
Replies: 4
Views: 8507

Re: For Sale Herrington 30button Anglo Concertina Square

These are a joy - great fun to play. I had a G/D on extended loan a few years ago and really enjoyed it.
by Cab
Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:10 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Worrell RC flute finger stretch
Replies: 3
Views: 1650

Re: Worrell RC flute finger stretch

Thanks Hugh. Very useful. In fact, I've now had exact measurements from Peter himself and what's interesting is that, while R2 to R3 (or right middle finger to ring finger) is greater than usual (42mm centre to centre compared with 36-38 on other flutes I have) the R1 to R2 distance is rather less t...
by Cab
Sun Jul 23, 2017 4:04 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Worrell RC flute finger stretch
Replies: 3
Views: 1650

Worrell RC flute finger stretch

I've been going through discussions of this flute, notably Calum Stewart's comments on his instruments. There's much discussion of tone but only occasional reference to finger stretch. I've found one comment on finger cramps and the hard to reach D. It seems logical that a cylindrical bore will resu...