looking to buy my first Irish flute
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looking to buy my first Irish flute
Hello forum community! I am hoping to soon buy my first irish flute. I have been learning the classical flute a bit. I live in the U.S. and have looked at a lot of the stores that make them in the states, but they are out of stock, and have a wait list. I am wondering how everyone feels about McNeela in Ireland? I like how the African Blackwood sounds. Any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated. I am eager to start soon.
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Re: looking to buy my first Irish flute
Others will pipe in shortly.
Keep an eye on The Irish Flute Store:
https://www.irishflutestore.com/collect ... usly-owned
Be a little patient... Wait for the one you want, as it will come along.
Keep an eye on The Irish Flute Store:
https://www.irishflutestore.com/collect ... usly-owned
Be a little patient... Wait for the one you want, as it will come along.
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Re: looking to buy my first Irish flute
I'm also in the U.S. and I've had several positive transactions with the Irish Flute Store linked above. It's a good source for secondhand flutes from reputable makers if you're looking for a wooden flute and want to avoid a waiting list.
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Re: looking to buy my first Irish flute
Siennawright, welcome! And, what they said. The Irish Flute Store is a great place to look.
Be patient in finding a flute and in learning to play, take advantage of the information on this forum, and enjoy your journey!
Be patient in finding a flute and in learning to play, take advantage of the information on this forum, and enjoy your journey!
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Re: looking to buy my first Irish flute
If you're looking for a keyless flute, Dave Copley makes an excellent one and his wait times are not too long. http://www.copleyflutes.com/catalog.html
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Re: looking to buy my first Irish flute
I recommend McNeela flutes to my beginner students as they're great value for the price. My own flute is a Martin Doyle which I always recommend if people can afford them as they're incredibly easy to play - bit more of a long term investment. I've played that African Blackwood myself though (not sure if I'm allowed to post links as I'm still a bit new here, but this is the one I'm referring to: https://mcneelamusic.com/wind/mcneela-a ... lined-box/) and it's a good flute for the price - nice and resonant and not too tough to play. I've played all the McNeela flutes at one point or another if you have any questions about them.
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Re: looking to buy my first Irish flute
I would second Dave Copley too.
Also Terry McGee has an available flutes section on his page, if you're short on time.
Also Terry McGee has an available flutes section on his page, if you're short on time.