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On 2003-01-26 13:38, eilam wrote:
I'd like to see an Olwell keyed flute.
Is that what John Skelton is holding on the cover of his "One at a time" CD?

Nope, that's his antique Hawkes flute. See this interview for details:

http://www.firescribble.net/flute/skelton.html

Someone asked for a Casey Burns. It's a cheezy way to get a digital photo, throw the flute on the scanner, but it sort of works.

Here's a CB in Mopane at
http://www.indra.com/~rosenlof/burns.gif

Actually, that scanner gave a very clear image. Go figure

Mike,

Thanks for putting up the Burns' flute photo. Looks nice. Is it Casey's Rudall model?

Bill

I really couldn't tell you much about the Casey Burns flute I play. I bought it about two years ago at Lark in the Morning in San Francisco. From taking a brief look at Casey's web page, I think it's not an attempt at a historical copy. It is not his "small hands" model. It's got the little dimple on the far side of the embouchure hole that his web site says is a "recent" addition to his flutes.

This is the only wooden flute I've ever played, so I'm rather ignorant - and curious - how it plays compared to the respected names. Casey gets kind of mixed reviews here, but this flute was less than $400, not priced like an Olwell either.

My tone is better on a Boehm flute. I'm not sure if its because my Yamaha is a better instrument, or because I actually take lessons on that flute and spend 20 times as much time practicing on the Yamaha.

Still there are times when I play this wood flute and really really like the sound that comes out.

Hi: I have a nice Yamaha with a McKenna headjoint, and a Haynes with a Drelinger headjoint and my Copley Blackwood.
I think it's actually the amount of time devoted to practice.... IMHO, of course.
When I first got my wooden flute, I thought it sounded great from the get-go.
However, now that I rarely play my silver flutes (in preference to the Copley), the Copley is sounding FANTASTIC!
In fact, for some reason this weekend, I had it sounding better than it ever has ~ I'm in heaven!
Mary

Mary,

You're getting far more enjoyment out of that flute than what I had intended - I'm charging you and additional "Flutopia" tax, please look for the invoice as it should arrive shortly. Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Loren B.
Flute Broker at Large

Ho Ho Loren!!!
Yes, I almost thought I had a whole 'nother flute in my hands Sunday ~ amazing!
M

Not the best picture, but here are some of mine - An Abell, followed by a Pre-WWII Moennig, then an 1875-1880 Buffet, an Ormiston, a Rudall Carte Eb and finally an Olwell D bamboo.





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<img src="http://www.wagels.net/metzler.jpg">
<p>I haven't seen another like this one, and I won't have it on loan for much longer (Eamonn Cotter just told me the end of the week!) so I thought I'd show it while I can. It's a Metzler. This head is by Hammy Hammilton and has been with the flute for about 20 years. (The owner does have the original head...inset metal lip-plate on lighter wood, beautiful, but unfortunately unplayable.) It's light, powerful and easy to fill, but not that well balanced. It's had a rough time with cracks in the "new" headjoint but the rest of the flute is holding out well.

<img src="http://www.wagels.net/theotherplayer.jpg">
<p> ... and the other player. He's always been fascinated by the noises the thing makes, and he always thinks pictures are meant to be of him.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Doirlinn on 2003-01-31 08:56 ]</font>

I know, I know; FINALLY!

From top to bottom: Bryan Byrne, Eb in the Rudall style, blackwood and silver, ca. 2000. Patrick Olwell, D in the Pratten style, Jamaican cocus and silver, 2002. Michael Grinter, Bb in the Rudall style, red lancewood and silver, 2001. These are my babies. If you're interested in the embouchures, here they are closer-up in the same order (no kidding!).

Stuart

Oh, My, God ~ Just look at that Grinter!!
Mary

Hey, that middle one looks familiar! 'cept for the footjoint that is.....Hey, maybe we should swap, since I want an Eb key.

Beautiful flutes all, Stuart, thanks for sharing the photos.

Loren

I have one of these:

Walden, that crystal flute is lovely.

Is that a low D? Seems like it's a pretty big flute.

I've thought of buying one of these before, just never got around to it. How does it play?

Best,

--James
http://www.flutesite.com