This seems to be the appropriate time to ask this question: What is it that makes Wilkes flutes desirable?
I am relatively new to the Irish Music scene and all I know about Wilkes flutes is that I've heard they are excellent and that the waiting list is "ten years or so" (per http://wilkesflutes.co.uk/Site/Contact.html). But I haven't heard what makes them excellent.
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Re: Wilkes on ebay - no stamp? postcard provenance
I am lucky enough to own a Wilkes Bb, six key. It is absolute heaven to play. I find Wilkes flutes quite difficult at first, and then ... they give you everything you could possibly want in a flute. Unbelievable responsiveness. Once you get the knack.AaronFW wrote:This seems to be the appropriate time to ask this question: What is it that makes Wilkes flutes desirable?
I am relatively new to the Irish Music scene and all I know about Wilkes flutes is that I've heard they are excellent and that the waiting list is "ten years or so" (per http://wilkesflutes.co.uk/Site/Contact.html). But I haven't heard what makes them excellent.
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Re: Wilkes on ebay - no stamp? postcard provenance
Mis-post removed and put in intended place.
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I respect people's privilege to hold their beliefs, whatever those may be (within reason), but respect the beliefs themselves? You gotta be kidding!
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Re: Wilkes on ebay - no stamp? postcard provenance
All is forgiven.jemtheflute wrote:Mis-post
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Ooops, yes. Damn.
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Re: Wilkes on ebay - no stamp? postcard provenance
jemtheflute wrote:I think the recent underpriced Wilkes 8-key was snaffled for obvious reasons. The OP keyless didn't go quite so fast, probably because of the questions about its provenance, and whether or not it was underpriced once that question was settled may be more of a moot point. It was still a bargain, mind. The very expensive Grinters listed since last December probably aren't shifting because they may be overpriced. The 6-keyer recently listed is also at a top price for a second hand instrument, and of course much always depends on the chances of timing - who is on the look out with ready cash at the time you happen to list? Folk who are locked into waiting lists for these top makers don't always want to pull out of their place even if they can get pretty much what they ordered right now second hand. And the market generally seems to be even more depressed just lately.
Just curious about the underpriced Wilkes 8-key you referenced. I missed this story. Is it worth retelling?
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Re: Wilkes on ebay - no stamp? postcard provenance
Might as well add a link for the curious:Steampacket wrote:"Quite recently a keyless Wilkes was sold quickly for £450, and an eight keyed Wilkes quickly sold for £2162. (€2500). "
And yet in February this year a keyless Pratten model flute by Chris Wilkes sold for $1900 (€1578) so as Jem said maybe it all depends on desire, and someone having the cash available just when a flute is made available
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Re: Wilkes on ebay - no stamp? postcard provenance
"Just curious about the underpriced Wilkes 8-key you referenced. I missed this story. Is it worth retelling?" Busterbill
The underpriced Wilkes 8-key flute was up for sale on a French "done deal" type site. I think Jem just meant the Wilkes went quickly as it was a bargain price. I thought you knew about this flute Busterbill?
I was given a heads up very recently about the boxwood Rudall & Rose that sold a few days ago in Vichy for €1100. So there are some interesting flutes turning up in France.
The underpriced Wilkes 8-key flute was up for sale on a French "done deal" type site. I think Jem just meant the Wilkes went quickly as it was a bargain price. I thought you knew about this flute Busterbill?
I was given a heads up very recently about the boxwood Rudall & Rose that sold a few days ago in Vichy for €1100. So there are some interesting flutes turning up in France.