Pics of my John Gallagher Large Holed Rudall...

[O_Gaiteiro_do_Chicago]

Here's some pics of my John Gallagher large holed Rudall, the first (large hole)one ever made. I had played an antique Rudall in his shop that was to die for and he made me a copy more or less, with some refinements to bring it up to modern standards. I opted for lined keyways, and he was able to make me a footjoint that appears to be pewter plugs but is actually padded. The result is a flute that is quite possibly the best I have ever set my hands on. Not only does it honk on D, it also does on low C, E, F, and G as well. The upper octave is really sweet, lots of bounciness and character. Tuning is spot on, mechanics of the keys are the best I have seen, and this thing is extremely balanced in weight and in sound. As far as power goes, it makes my ears ring, so that's probably good enough I really loved John's work and he really went over the top with this flute. At some point I'll try to get a video or sound byte up of it.

[LorenzoFlute]

Really really nice looking flute, as beautiful as the antiques. Is there a reason why the tuning slide is covered with wood?
I think I'll buy one, when I have the money... I sent John an email a few weeks ago, he said that this flute is just as loud as his Pratten despite the smaller bore. Cool.

[BrendanB]

I got the chance to play one of John's flutes with the new Rudall design last weekend. Looked nearly identical to this one. It was a lovely flute. I was really impressed.

B

[plunk111]

I watched Ivan Goff test this flute at Augusta - sure seemed nice! John is a super maker.

Pat

[O_Gaiteiro_do_Chicago]

I got the chance to play one of John's flutes with the new Rudall design last weekend. Looked nearly identical to this one. It was a lovely flute. I was really impressed.

B

That would have been my flute, it was with John last week. He was tweaking the G# key and short F as per my taste. Glad you finally got a chance to try it out. It's had the chance to be played by quite a few flute players now, John's very proud of this one and has every reason to be.

[eilam]

wow !!! amazing. i love John's work.

[Doug_Tipple]

Pretty flute, I agree. I visited the Indianapolis Museum of Art yesterday. I noticed that the Vincent Van Gogh painting was only signed once, and not in every corner.

[paddler]

Oh, that looks gorgeous! Just as I was starting to feel satisfied with my flutes!
I'm looking forward to hearing it!

[O_Gaiteiro_do_Chicago]

Pretty flute, I agree. I visited the Indianapolis Museum of Art yesterday. I noticed that the Vincent Van Gogh painting was only signed once, and not in every corner.

I doubt the painting comes apart into 4 pieces and fits into a nifty case. Can't speak for all antique flutes but I know the Rudall, Hawkes, and Boosey I once owned were stamped on all sections.

[Doug_Tipple]

Pretty flute, I agree. I visited the Indianapolis Museum of Art yesterday. I noticed that the Vincent Van Gogh painting was only signed once, and not in every corner.

I doubt the painting comes apart into 4 pieces and fits into a nifty case. Can't speak for all antique flutes but I know the Rudall, Hawkes, and Boosey I once owned were stamped on all sections.

Yes, I know. But at 2am I just want to be a trouble-maker. Enjoy your new flute.

[Michel]

nifty looking flute. I would love to try one. He's a fantastic flutemaker. Feck I would probably have to order one...

[Julia Delaney]

Oh my God!!! Strangled tenons. Doesn't he know any better? Somebody should set him straight.

(not - of course it's a lovely flute)

[emmdee]

Oooooh, saucer of milk for Doug! And another for David

Never played one of John's, but it certainly LOOKS great - something nice about a 2 piece body (says the guy with the 1 piece Cotter) I reckon.

m.d.

[yellowhistler]

Superb attention to detail on that flute. Looks amazing! Can't imagine it not sounding amazing as well. Where's that clip!?

I've never seen fake pewter plugs with pads before, conversions sure but never ones purposly made, cool idea, very sneeky!

Is there a reason why the tuning slide is covered with wood?

I believe it's sort of a trademark of his. All John Gallagher flutes I've seen have had their outer slide covered with wood.

Enjoy your new flute, its a beaut!

[kmag]

That flute is gorgeous and it proves once again that he is one of the top makers out there. It is mystery to me that he is not better known.