Is Paddy Ward still making flutes.... Help with flute purchase decisions.

Irish Flute
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Hi all!
I used this forum while searching for a flute for my SO to find good recommendations for someone to purchase from. In my price range, my favorite was Paddy Ward, who has one flute listed for sale on his website. Havent received a reply in a couple months.

Does anyone know if he is still active?
I might have to continue on down the list. Musique Morneaux is second choice, not quite as pretty but hopefully almost as good quality.
Any info or suggestions greatly appreciated!

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Have you tried contacting him several times? He could have been busy or unavailable when you first contacted him. Sometimes you need to gently insist to get a reply… :poke:

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Irish Flute Store has a 6 key at the moment.

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https://www.irishflutestore.com/products/paddy-ward-blackwood-silver-6-key-rudall

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FWIW, I was able to get in touch with him through email mid last year.

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For what it is worth, I have two of his keyless flutes, and they are excellent.