thaneydesign wrote:
He is tasteful. He has great rhythm.
I'm confused, I thought you said he's a bodhran player...
No, let's not beat that dead goat again. Seriously, let's not.
As for the flutes, I'd agree that if you like the Copley, his Delrin flutes are within your range. Burns is your best bet for a wooden flute, and a used one may pop up if someone sees this post. I also would highly recommend the WD Sweet Shannon flute, well within your range and the first flute I owned. Not really a Pratten style, but good volume and tone, and depending on your hands may be easier to play, especially with his ergonomic hole spacing (I mention this because you said you have issues playing your bamboo flute).
Also, absolutely keep an eye out for used flutes on eBay, Craigslist, etc. About a year ago I bought a keyless Lehart for a little over $500, and it's a fantastic flute. You can get lucky and get a good deal if you know what to look for.