Haven’t posted flute photos for a while.
This is my HF Meyer flute made in Hamburg, Germany.
The most copied flute, this is one of the originals. They usaully have ivory heads, but this is one of those rare nes that has a wooden head. It is made from Madagascar Rosewood.
These flute have a very loud but mellow tone.
Even have the original case and grease pot, and a little compartment with extra pads!
My HF Meyer flute
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My HF Meyer flute
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Re: My HF Meyer flute
Question Jon:
How do you know it's Madagascar Rosewood?
Is that something that Meyer flutes are known for, or are you able to identify it as such. If so, what are the clues?
How do you know it's Madagascar Rosewood?
Is that something that Meyer flutes are known for, or are you able to identify it as such. If so, what are the clues?
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Re: My HF Meyer flute
keywork (shape, pillar mounted, crossed G#, configuration), holes in right hand (you really need to use fnat key when you are playing F sharp in order to get the note in tune), the crown on the headjoint, the finishing at the bottom of the flute...tstermitz wrote:Question Jon:
How do you know it's Madagascar Rosewood?
Is that something that Meyer flutes are known for, or are you able to identify it as such. If so, what are the clues?
I have another "nach Meyer" (after Meyer) from 1890's that has a wooden headjoint instead of ivory too.
Guille
Clementi Improved 1830-restored by Chris Wilkes, 8 keys (Cocus wood)
Clementi Improved 1830-restored by Chris Wilkes, 8 keys (Cocus wood)
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@Guilleflute
What is the relation between the question about the type of wood and your contribution?
What is the relation between the question about the type of wood and your contribution?
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Re: My HF Meyer flute
I thought there were two questions: 1.- about wood 2.- about particular details or clues to recognise a Meyer or Nach Meyer flute.sarton wrote:@Guilleflute
What is the relation between the question about the type of wood and your contribution?
So, I was answering to the second one. I can't answer the first one.
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Re: My HF Meyer flute
OK, Thanks!