Edward Baack was originally from Germany but moved to American and made flutes in the American style (e.g., like Firth, Hall and Pond). Having briefly had a FHP on trial, I much preferred the Baack flute - really well in tune for an antique flute, great volume for a small holed flute...just a really sweet player. I've played her onstage at the KC Irish Festival last fall, and I've played her in sessions (up to 18 people, and with a good embouchure had no problems being heard). Ornamentation is nice and crisp, and I can play amazingly long phrases thanks to the narrower bore. Flute is circa 1870.
I don't know if the pictures show this well or not, but he cocus is stunning...my session mates will be sad to see her go...they comment on the wood regularly.
There are two issues with flute, one repaired and one that will never work:
1) Two repaired cracks to the barrel...stable. I consider this a non-issue since they don't leak, but have pictures of the barrel so you can see the repairs.
2) The low C key simply does not close completely...despite trying since last August, it does not work. The low C#, does, though (although it is a quiet note). So consider this more of a 7 key flute for usability purposes.
Flute comes with a pelican pistol case and two humidifiers (I live in a house from 1870 and have to really crank the heat to keep it warm in the winter). It's been kept well humidified.
I'm asking $950 (shipping in continental US included - out of US I'll or CONUS I'll add actual shipping costs), which is what I paid for it (if you add the case, humidifiers and shipping to the original price).
PM if interested or if you have questions.
Eric