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by Latticino
Thu Sep 28, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Antique C# flute
Replies: 7
Views: 1122

Re: Antique C# flute

Have you tried venting the Eb key?
by Latticino
Tue Aug 01, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Louder whistle with tapered bore?
Replies: 17
Views: 4378

Re: Louder whistle with tapered bore?

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned Copeland as a potential "loud" tapered bore whistle.
by Latticino
Wed Apr 26, 2023 5:51 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: What's the point of the short F natural key?
Replies: 20
Views: 3237

Re: What's the point of the short F natural key?

If you use a traditional "Rocstro" flute grip the right hand thumb must stay on the flute at all times to keep the flute supported. Wouldn't be available for opening a tonehole.
by Latticino
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: John Sindt waitlist wait is over!
Replies: 4
Views: 1274

Re: John Sindt waitlist wait is over!

Also, John is an absolute joy to deal with. Honest, forthright and a real gentleman.
by Latticino
Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: introduction/a daunting task
Replies: 32
Views: 3020

Re: introduction/a daunting task

In your shoes I'd just play the Irish music on your Boehm flute. Joannie Madden gets a great "Irish" tone on hers, and if you can get 10% of that and a couple of standard ornaments I doubt anyone will care whether you are using a traditional simple system flute. I'd be concentrating on lea...
by Latticino
Wed Jan 18, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Blowing machine
Replies: 807
Views: 79133

Re: Blowing machine

If I wanted to construct a device like you describe it would be fairly easy. You need an appropriately sized blower with some form of stable variable speed control (VFD, ECM motor, DC motor with speed control...), duct transitions from the blower outlet down to whistle mouthpiece connection. A lengt...
by Latticino
Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Tweaking a Pakistan made flute?
Replies: 9
Views: 1535

Re: Tweaking a Pakistan made flute?

As I've previously noted, the keyless one I got was so poorly manufactured that one of the tennons was too large in diameter to go into the associated socket (with all the thread removed). I suppose you could fix this with a lathe (or carefully by sanding), but it does go to illuminate the inconsist...
by Latticino
Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:26 pm
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: WTT Delrin Ward keyless Hawkes for Delrin McGee GLP
Replies: 0
Views: 1909

WTT Delrin Ward keyless Hawkes for Delrin McGee GLP

As noted in the title. I have a Paddy Ward delrin keyless flute in D with a tuning slide, rings and a C natural hole. The flute is in excellent condition, but I've always wanted to try a GLP. The Ward flute comes with a custom padded case. The design is his 3 piece body so is in the following: headj...
by Latticino
Fri Mar 18, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Firth flute 6 key demonstration, and Rudolf Tutz
Replies: 34
Views: 6555

Re: Firth flute 6 key demonstration, and Rudolf Tutz

I have a small collection of antiques as well. My favorite two Wm. Hall and Son 6-keys have holes 4 and 5 very similar in size to Terry's GLP (they measure slightly oval with my calipers so can't be exactly sure). After family, those are the two things I'd run into the burning house to save...
by Latticino
Fri Feb 18, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Is Paddy Ward still making flutes.... Help with flute purchase decisions.
Replies: 5
Views: 2553

Re: Is Paddy Ward still making flutes.... Help with flute purchase decisions.

For what it is worth, I have two of his keyless flutes, and they are excellent.
by Latticino
Sun Aug 22, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Care for fixed low whistles and flutes?
Replies: 7
Views: 4488

Re: Care for fixed low whistles and flutes?

I use a version of a flute flag: graphite tube from a sport kite build leftover (arrow shafts...) and a piece of microfiber glued and sewn on. Here is an original: https://www.flutacious.com/Accessories-Flute-Flag-TD
by Latticino
Wed Jul 21, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Ebay Sales Rant...semi-franken flute
Replies: 11
Views: 3903

Re: Ebay Sales Rant...semi-franken flute

Well, I've got (2) 6-key W. Hall and Son's flutes (one with Brooklyn, NY stamps) and both with silver keywork and fittings that appear to be grenadilla or cocus. My rings are narrower and both have a raised central ridge that, at least to my eyes looks a bit more elegant than the bands in the e-bay ...
by Latticino
Mon May 10, 2021 6:59 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Basic flute care question from a beginner
Replies: 16
Views: 6969

Re: Basic flute care question from a beginner

Welcome to the challenging world of antique flute care. I can tell you what I do, and hope that my method works for you. I always keep my flute sections disassembled when I'm not playing the flute for more than 45 minutes or so (depending on ambient humidity). I swab ever time I finish playing for a...
by Latticino
Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: having some issues with Walt Sweet Onyx low D
Replies: 10
Views: 4763

Re: having some issues with Walt Sweet Onyx low D

Walt Sweet Onyx is a completely different animal from the older Ralph Sweet low D whistle. I have an Onyx and have absolutely no issues with the second octave when I am careful to be sure to cover the toneholes carefully (more critical in the second octave than the first in my limited experience). O...
by Latticino
Wed May 06, 2020 6:07 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Looking for a Low D whistle
Replies: 27
Views: 11080

Re: Looking for a Low D whistle

No, the Walter D Sweet Onyx Low D whistle is a whole different animal, as far as I know: https://wdsweetflutes.com/onyx.php

I think Ralph and Walter are related, but can't remember which one is the son...