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Seems like your sorted now but another option is keyed Susato

Yes, good idea, but a Low D Susato is nearly US$100 including postage
compared to the US$35 with postage for a James Becker I just want as an experiment.

Thanks all - I followed Peter Duggan's tip and ordered a low whistle key clip direct from the maker in New Zealand. They're promising two or three days delivery to Canada ... The diagram shows a much more elegant solution to the problem than my proposed gadget. In the meantime I'll try my pinkie and...

That clip on key looks good, but, when I first got my cheap one piece TD low D flute, I could not reach the end hole either, but with a little practice I can now. Maybe you just need a little bit more stretching to achieve the same. :) Thanks. You're right, after the first day's sporadic, spraining...

brewerpaul wrote:This may be a silly question,but have you tried fingering that hole with your pinky?Easy once you get used to it.

I did tinker halfheartedly with this idea but if you're saying it's really worth a go I'll have a serious attempt at it.

Peter Duggan wrote:Clip-on low whistle key.

Thanks Peter, sounds just the job. But my tablet wont download your link. Have you got a web http address I can try?

Backhold wrote:Get yourself a Low F mate.

Yes! Or a low g! ☺

I thought I’d try an inexpensive Low D whistle to see how I get on with it. Patience with the notorious right hand finger stretch is not one of my virtues however so its become quickly obvious a key on the low D note is necessary. But is the whistle’s tone worth it? I covered the Low D hole with Sel...

I did wonder at your swift, synaptic response to snatching that M&E eight key ebonite the second it came on the market. "What's he doing with TWO", I asked. Now I know. Sorry to hear about your nerve problem. Sounds like an heroically satisfying outcome though. Well done. Regards, Keith.

Thoroughly enjoyed this collection of past posts, as an owner of a suspected but not proven 20 year +/- ebonite keyless M&E RnR.

Jayhawk: Can you update us on your findings on your eight key ebonite M&E if you still have it after all this time?

Best wishes,

Keith.

I haven't got a dog or cat at the moment but I'd be happy to draw my friend's attention to anything you'd like to share here.

Best wishes,

Keith.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.canidae.com/blog/2009/10/why-do-dogs-howl/&ved=2ahUKEwjj0cfP5NbeAhWNFjQIHYZmCkwQFjABegQIDhAF&usg=AOvVaw2Rx2flUzs7Nr1dPgw5Dqzy This blog essay does not supply empirical data but does suggest some interesting thoughts...

A friend of mine says his terrier bitch howls when he plays his Böehm flute in the house. He's considering sitting in his car in the garage to get his Session practice done .. I had a male dog who took his howling at local church bells as a very serious, solemn business. My friend is a stickler for ...

Nanohedron wrote:

keithsandra wrote:Beware! Some Moderators and M/s Grumblies, can join to strike you off for refusing to "Squeal" on fellow fluters ...

Umm... no. (said the Mod)

Good to hear Nano ... good to hear.

Best wishes,

Keith.

Beware! Some Moderators and M/s Grumblies, can join to strike you off for refusing to "Squeal" on fellow fluters ...

Just sayin'

Best wishes.

KKrell: The early M&E you describe sounds like mine! Your photos show a flute just like my orphan, too. Jayhawk: I just checked the warmth of the orphan flute against my Shannon, late M&E, and Tipple. They're all chilly compared to the orphan flute ... But perhaps its made of the special pla...