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On my keyless old M&E I have a ribbed black, hard rubber, whiskey stopper, which diameter fits perfectly inside and out. I affixed upon the end of that a silver family crest button from the 1800’s. It also fit my Baubet delrin with both the inside and outside diameters working perfectly. I have ...

The keys work well for me. They are also nicely made, in the style (shape) of Rudall Rose keys as they were at a certain period,maybe around the 1860's. Silver. I will try using them in a rapid vibrato action and report back. Thanks Kevin, Based on that, I now have a very good idea of the style of ...

I saw a comment recently rating theirs as 'loud'… The tone and colour can be pretty lovely and also nicely flexible. It can be big and juicy…. Different again… Gorjuswrex, Thank you so much for comprehensively sharing your experiences and observation with your keyed Baubet. You’ve certainly provide...

I played a friend's keyed delrin Baubet and it was a joy. It had low blocks and I could use piper's grip. I got a great bang off it. Thanks Liney Bear, I never considered the pipers grip as a way to playing François's keyed flute, but as age and health are starting to interfere with my fingers, my ...

Paddler, Thank you for the original post about Geoffrey’s bamboo flutes and the relevant comparison to Patrick’s bamboo flutes, of which I have played quite a few and never played one that wasn’t truly special. Olwell’s bamboo flutes have a recognizability in our community as to their inherent quali...

Thanks all.

…any experiences or opinions to share? Especially interested in the delrin keyed and feedback on those made more recently vs those made earlier would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks all,
JD

Self-moderating a comment that I originally posted that is better suited to a DM.

All the best
JD

Thanks for that Eric. As I keep searching for a good backup… I’ll keep your encouragement in mind and just be less worried about using what good wood flute(s) that I have.
Cheers, JD

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I would also be interested in purchasing a keyed EBONITE flute by a reputable maker.

Thanks,
JD

Bump.

I would also be interested in purchasing a keyed EBONITE flute by a reputable maker.

Thanks,
JD

Want to buy, also willing to trade for- a 4 -8 key delrin flute by Baubet, Aebi, Lorenzo, Hamilton, Ward, Copley or any of the other makers from over the years who have wrought a good keyed flute of delrin or ebonite. If anyone might be considering parting with their Keyed Delrin Flute please do mes...

Want to buy, also willing to trade for- a 4-8 key delrin flute by Baubet, Aebi, Lorenzo, Hamilton, Ward, Copley or any of the other makers from over the years who have wrought a good keyed flute of delrin or ebonite. If anyone might be considering parting with their Keyed Delrin Flute please do mess...

Want to buy- If anyone in the continental US owns and might be considering parting with their Francois Baubet Keyed Delrin D Flute please do message me here at C&F or via email at jdleedham@gmail.com I currently own a keyless delrin made by Francois that I’m very happy with, so I’m not looking t...