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by Jayhawk
Fri Nov 08, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Six hole flute for small hands
Replies: 4
Views: 73

Re: Six hole flute for small hands

Some makers will offset holes to make the stretch easier (Walt Sweet comes to mind). I, too, though, have smaller hands with narrow fingers, but I'm fine with Copley and even slightly larger hole sized flutes. It definitely helps to hold a flute before buying, but that's often hard to do.

Eric
by Jayhawk
Mon Oct 07, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Question for flute buskers
Replies: 5
Views: 809

Re: Question for flute buskers

I've not had a problem being heard busking on my normal D flute, but I'm a rather loud player. I play my Delrin Copley (8 key, although I see he doesn't make 8 keyers anymore) on the street...totally get your point about the drop, knock and even weather changes that can impact a wooden flute on the ...
by Jayhawk
Mon Oct 07, 2024 8:28 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Question for flute buskers
Replies: 5
Views: 809

Re: Question for flute buskers

Hi Jim...I always busk using my D flute and also a high D whistle (just as a change of pace). I'm too lazy to buy a flute just to busk!

Eric
by Jayhawk
Fri Sep 20, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Help me solve my flute hunt
Replies: 8
Views: 1431

Re: Help me solve my flute hunt

So, apart from hole size and spacing, how any flute will sound will significantly be more about you than the flute itself. Don't get me wrong, the flute can and does make a difference, especially with regard to how you feel and enjoy playing it. But having owned an original Firth & Pond, an orig...
by Jayhawk
Fri Sep 13, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Five-keyed flutes--long F natural key
Replies: 5
Views: 1258

Re: Five-keyed flutes--long F natural key

While I use both F keys, I have tiny pinkies so the long F is more difficult for me to use quickly...it requires a lot of thought process but becomes more natural with practice on certain tunes.

I may have to try that Malloy trick...it might make my life a whole lot easier!

Eric
by Jayhawk
Sat Sep 07, 2024 5:41 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Can we be done with "Tri-City -County -State" areas?
Replies: 6
Views: 1093

Re: Can we be done with "Tri-City -County -State" areas?

Interestingly enough, we Kansas don't go down that quad or tri path very often...at least that I can think of. I can think of one bar in KC that's the Tri-City Tavern, and everyone I know has always thought Oh, my goodness! What in the world???? We have no clue what three cities they're talking abou...
by Jayhawk
Thu Sep 05, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Can we be done with "Tri-City -County -State" areas?
Replies: 6
Views: 1093

Re: Can we be done with "Tri-City -County -State" areas?

I like this rant...it's both heartfelt and valid! LOL.

Eric
by Jayhawk
Mon Aug 26, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Pocketable Whistle Suggestions?
Replies: 24
Views: 6407

Re: Pocketable Whistle Suggestions?

I'm a big fan of my David O'Brien...but also feel it's too nice to toss in my pocket. Carey Parks walk about 3 part whistles are great for that purpose (definitely lighter, too, which is nice).

Eric
by Jayhawk
Mon Aug 26, 2024 7:34 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Replacing cork under a key
Replies: 7
Views: 1437

Re: Replacing cork under a key

You're gluing onto wood, so the same would work. I strongly suspect, and likely would just use, something like Elmers in that situation. It's not like it faces much twisting or any significant pressure.

Eric
by Jayhawk
Sun Aug 25, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: FS: Sam Murray 5-Key Blackwood Flute
Replies: 5
Views: 1880

Re: FS: Sam Murray 5-Key Blackwood Flute

I sold a 5 key Baubet flute that I had custom made by Francois and the buyer asked the same question...it's possible, like me, he didn't order it. I so rarely used the Cnat key I thought it wasn't worth the cost.

Eric
by Jayhawk
Thu Aug 15, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Sunglasses...tool of Satan, necessary accessory or what?
Replies: 10
Views: 2411

Re: Sunglasses...tool of Satan, necessary accessory or what?

The groovy factor is a thing. I do tend to wear shades when outdoor at gigs, and those are some of my favorite pics.
by Jayhawk
Thu Aug 15, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Sunglasses...tool of Satan, necessary accessory or what?
Replies: 10
Views: 2411

Re: Sunglasses...tool of Satan, necessary accessory or what?

All solid reason for needing and even liking them. I suspect I may be the only man standing on this topic...I know my wife thinks I am nuts.
by Jayhawk
Wed Aug 14, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Sunglasses...tool of Satan, necessary accessory or what?
Replies: 10
Views: 2411

Sunglasses...tool of Satan, necessary accessory or what?

I'm curious what people think of sunglasses. Needed to be outside or destroyer of true colors in the world?

Personally, I want to like them, but nothing looks like it does when you're not wearing them...all colors are wrong.

Thank you for listening to my rant.

Eric
by Jayhawk
Tue Aug 13, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Which flute keys are the best keys?
Replies: 21
Views: 6506

Re: Which flute keys are the best keys?

I think it's mainly about what aesthetic you prefer when it comes to function. More Pratten flutes were later made and pin mounts are simpler than turned wooden mounts (which are the older paradigm and hence more rudall-esque). My block mounted keys on my Copley have low clearance. Whatever the make...