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flutee

Post subject: Hawkes & Son flute query

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 1:12 pm

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My Excelsior Sonorous flute has a sounding length of 60.5cm so is therefore a low pitched C flute. I'm curious about its value as it is free of splits etc.

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tstermitz

Post subject: Re: Hawkes & Son flute query

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:49 pm

Joined: Tue May 26, 2015 10:18 pm
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Sounding length isn't the best determinant.

What is the tuning when you play it?

What is the slide extension to get it to A440?

Is it 8-keys, 6-keys or something else?

Is it of wood or ebonite?

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jemtheflute

Post subject: Re: Hawkes & Son flute query

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 5:31 am

Joined: Tue May 23, 2006 6:47 am
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Location: N.E. Wales, G.B.

I presume this is a Böhm system cylinder-bodied instrument? For those, sounding length is a pretty accurate reference pitch indicator and yes, 600mm is A440. 605mm might be a little flatter, perhaps continental diapason normal A435.
Sharing some photos would help.

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