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by Rapparee71
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: Used Instruments Exchange
Topic: For Sale: Casey Burns standard Blackwood Folk Flute
Replies: 0
Views: 446

For Sale: Casey Burns standard Blackwood Folk Flute

I am looking at selling my Case Burns Folk Flute. It is made of African blackwood. It is his standard model with straight holes. There is nothing wrong with the flute itself. I would like to sell it because the spacing is a bit much for my hands. I am switching to a small hand, ergonomic version.
by Rapparee71
Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Interested in buying a Casey Burns Small Hand Ergonomic
Replies: 8
Views: 310

Re: Interested in buying a Casey Burns Small Hand Ergonomic

I sent a reply (two actually), but they seem to be stuck in the outbox, by the look of it. Am I missing something?
by Rapparee71
Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Interested in buying a Casey Burns Small Hand Ergonomic
Replies: 8
Views: 310

Re: Interested in buying a Casey Burns Small Hand Ergonomic

It has no tuning slide, correct. As for what it would sell for, I haven't really thought that far ahead. Is there a price that you are thinking about? I am mostly in the process of finding or trading for a small-hand, ergonomic version of the same flute (as well as looking for a good Delrin flute). ...
by Rapparee71
Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Interested in buying a Casey Burns Small Hand Ergonomic
Replies: 8
Views: 310

Re: Interested in buying a Casey Burns Small Hand Ergonomic

I'm in Virginia. It's a Casey Burns African Blackwood standard, straight hole, Folk Flute.
by Rapparee71
Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Interested in buying a Casey Burns Small Hand Ergonomic
Replies: 8
Views: 310

Interested in buying a Casey Burns Small Hand Ergonomic

I have always had a bit of a problem with reaching the G whole (ring finger of left hand) in particular with my Casey Burns standard straight hole flute. I looked on his web site and saw that my reach is actually less than the recommended seven and a half inches. I actually have less reach on the le...
by Rapparee71
Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Proper way to oil a neglected flute and fife
Replies: 0
Views: 369

Proper way to oil a neglected flute and fife

I pulled out my Casey Burns standard folk flute today to oil it. I had not oiled it in a while. I know, BAD! I have been dealing with a lot of health issues over the past couple of years, and moving across the country, etc. I was wondering if there is a correct way to oil the head joint? I just put ...
by Rapparee71
Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Delrin flute suggestions for 2024?
Replies: 22
Views: 1839

Delrin flute suggestions for 2024?

First of all, let me apologise is there is a recent thread on this subject. I tried to search, but I was overwhelmed by older threads. I am interested in getting a nicer Delrin flute to supplement my Casey Burns wooden flute. I want something I can take outdoors, take on camping trips, carry in my s...
by Rapparee71
Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:57 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Any inexpensive high D flutes/fifes out there?
Replies: 18
Views: 4801

Any inexpensive high D flutes/fifes out there?

This may be a strange request, but here goes. I'm looking for a high D flute (transverse) to carry with me when traveling and to generally horse around on. I was looking at fifes online, but most are either in B-flat or C. And any in D I found were far too expensive for my needs. I'm fine with an in...
by Rapparee71
Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:12 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Help Choosing Irish Flute
Replies: 55
Views: 15436

Re: Help Choosing Irish Flute

Thank you all for your help. I went with the Casey Burns blackwood flute. I'm just now trying to s..t...r....e..t..c..h my fingers to it. That G is a bit a bear for me, not at all like a concert flute. My embouchure is adapting rapidly, especially since I haven't even played a concert flute in many ...
by Rapparee71
Fri Nov 29, 2019 7:43 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Help Choosing Irish Flute
Replies: 55
Views: 15436

Re: Help Choosing Irish Flute

Does anyone know about blackwood Seery flutes? I was offered one of those as well, but I don't have all the particulars yet. The only information on Seery I can find is relative to the Delrin models. The person offering the blackwood one said that is about 40 years old. I'll post more when they get ...
by Rapparee71
Sun Nov 24, 2019 11:30 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Help Choosing Irish Flute
Replies: 55
Views: 15436

Re: Help Choosing Irish Flute

I have a nice Casey Burns folk flute if you are interested. It plays great. I can let it go for $265 plus shipping. I think that’s a nice deal and if you were ever to sell it I would think you can get your money back pretty easily. PM me if interested. I'm interested, but can't quite figure out how...
by Rapparee71
Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:40 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Help Choosing Irish Flute
Replies: 55
Views: 15436

Re: Help Choosing Irish Flute

Wonderful suggestions so far! I only have about $400 to spend unfortunately. I would prefer wood, but it isn't absolutely a must. Delrin would be okay. I would like to have something that I can grow into and not outgrow in six months. I also, hopefully, will be relocating out of southern Colorado wi...
by Rapparee71
Sun Nov 24, 2019 5:42 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Help Choosing Irish Flute
Replies: 55
Views: 15436

Re: Help Choosing Irish Flute

I'm in southern Colorado, in the USA. Whatever I get, will probably have to be purchased pretty much 'deaf'. I'm so remote right now that I can't get anywhere to try anything. Is the african blackwood version any good? Any other suggestions? I'm really just getting started with whistle and flute, bu...
by Rapparee71
Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Help Choosing Irish Flute
Replies: 55
Views: 15436

Help Choosing Irish Flute

I have a little bit of experience with regular silver Boehm flutes and some experience with tin whistles. I'd like to purchase a simple system Irish flute. I've been looking at McNeela's offerings. I don't have a tremendous amount to spend, so I've focused on two models. First if the "New Irish...