FS: Left-handed 4-Key Flute by Hammy Hamilton & Terry McGee
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FS: Left-handed 4-Key Flute by Hammy Hamilton & Terry McGee
Hello, all!
Thanks for taking a minute to check out the flute that I have for sale.
4-Key left-handed flute in African blackwood with silver keys, slide, and rings by S.C. "Hammy" Hamilton, Cúil Aodha, Co. Cork with a headjoint by Terry McGee, Canberra, Australia
This is one of Hammy's older flutes, probably 20+ years old given the saltspoon keys. I bought it directly from Hammy in 1999, and it was my main flute up until last year. In 2003, I had Terry McGee make a new thinned head joint for it with a rounded rectangle embouchure. This flute is LOUD. It cuts through the loudest session like a blowtorch. Hanz Araki borrowed it for a little while for some gigs and described it as "awesome." It's also one of the most comfortable flutes I've ever played owing to the lightness of the thinned headjoint and the ergonomic embouchure. Compared with other Hamiltons I've played (and also Olwell Prattens), you get a lot of power for not a lot of air.
You can read more about Terry's innovative headjoints here:
http://www.mcgee-flutes.com/heads.html
You can find pictures of the flute on my website, http://www.portlandpipes.com
Listen to samples of this flute in action on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/channing-dodson/ ... ring-maids
https://soundcloud.com/channing-dodson/ ... o-glenties
https://soundcloud.com/channing-dodson/griogal-cridhe
The only reason I'm selling it is that I bought a 6-key flute from Stéphane Morvan last year, so I don't play this one much anymore. I'd like it to go to a good home. Comes with the original wooden case that Hammy supplied with it.
$1,200 OBO + shipping
Thanks for taking a minute to check out the flute that I have for sale.
4-Key left-handed flute in African blackwood with silver keys, slide, and rings by S.C. "Hammy" Hamilton, Cúil Aodha, Co. Cork with a headjoint by Terry McGee, Canberra, Australia
This is one of Hammy's older flutes, probably 20+ years old given the saltspoon keys. I bought it directly from Hammy in 1999, and it was my main flute up until last year. In 2003, I had Terry McGee make a new thinned head joint for it with a rounded rectangle embouchure. This flute is LOUD. It cuts through the loudest session like a blowtorch. Hanz Araki borrowed it for a little while for some gigs and described it as "awesome." It's also one of the most comfortable flutes I've ever played owing to the lightness of the thinned headjoint and the ergonomic embouchure. Compared with other Hamiltons I've played (and also Olwell Prattens), you get a lot of power for not a lot of air.
You can read more about Terry's innovative headjoints here:
http://www.mcgee-flutes.com/heads.html
You can find pictures of the flute on my website, http://www.portlandpipes.com
Listen to samples of this flute in action on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/channing-dodson/ ... ring-maids
https://soundcloud.com/channing-dodson/ ... o-glenties
https://soundcloud.com/channing-dodson/griogal-cridhe
The only reason I'm selling it is that I bought a 6-key flute from Stéphane Morvan last year, so I don't play this one much anymore. I'd like it to go to a good home. Comes with the original wooden case that Hammy supplied with it.
$1,200 OBO + shipping
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NB: I'm located in the NW United States. While I am willing to ship the flute internationally, be advised that shipping the flute internationally would result in a delay while I obtain documentation to avoid any unwanted CITES shenanigans.
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Re: FS: Left-handed 4-Key Flute by Hammy Hamilton & Terry Mc
Having sat next to this flute many times at sessions I can say it is a great one. I wish I played lefty so I could buy it.
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Thanks, Anton!
Yeah, this is one thing about being a lefty that kinda sucks...
Yeah, this is one thing about being a lefty that kinda sucks...
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Having another go at selling my fantastic Hamilton/McGee flute. The flute has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. Big, reedy tone; very light and comfortable to play. $1200 US o.n.o.
Here are some recent images. Audio files can be found in my original post above.
Here are some recent images. Audio files can be found in my original post above.
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Alright, folks. In honor of Labor Day, I'm dropping the price on the flute. $1,000 o.b.o. + shipping.
Operators are standing by, but not for me, so send me a PM.
Operators are standing by, but not for me, so send me a PM.
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Alright, last chance.
Price is now $900 US + shipping.
Price is now $900 US + shipping.
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Re: FS: Left-handed 4-Key Flute by Hammy Hamilton & Terry Mc
Im very interested in buying your flute, if you havent sołd it already : )
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Hello, Torden.
Yes, the flute is still available. I'll send you a PM.
Yes, the flute is still available. I'll send you a PM.
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I'n still new on this forum so I have not been granted the ability to view private messages. You can contact me on my mail: interstellarmanticore@gmail.com or on my facebok: Rasmus Gollin
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Rasmus,
I've sent you an email.
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