Gilles Lehart flute

bogman · Post by **bogman** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:33 am

I've been thinking of a new flute and feel myself being drawn to one by Gilles Lehart. I've been reading as much as I can here and elsewhere but would like to hear from people here what they think of Lehart flutes. Also, anyone got any youtubes or soundclips of them they'd be willing to share?

Bran Ruz · Post by **Bran Ruz** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:02 pm

DRD is a band from Asturia and the flute player has a Lehart in D : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D544we-_Y8o. It sounds good !

bogman · Post by **bogman** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:15 pm

Nice!

Here's another clip I found http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_wAm0_CceQ

maracirac · Post by **maracirac** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:26 pm

here is video of eb lehart...... http://youtu.be/5EPMOiBVJBw
i have
6 keyed lehart.....with one word: great flute and great value for money.... you wouldn't regret if you order it.
marin

Unseen122 · Post by **Unseen122** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:13 pm

I believe Michael McGoldrick used to play them before he got Grinters.

LorenzoFlute · Post by **LorenzoFlute** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:22 am

If you buy keyless there are lots of other flutes in about the same price range that you may want to consider, but if you want keys Lehart makes the greatest deal for the money. His flutes are very nice.

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:44 pm

Am I right that these are rudally?
The copper rings are interesting and surely help lower prices.

emmdee · Post by **emmdee** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:24 pm

Can't find any youtube clips, but the flute player from the Tannahill Weavers plays an Eb Lehart FWIW. As somebody said, Mike McGoldrick played a Lehart before he got into Grinter's flutes.

Never played one meself, but I'm hoping to pick up a 2 or 3 keyed Eb flute at some point, and Gilles would be pretty much at the top of my list.

m.d.

eskin · Post by **eskin** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:07 pm

I used to have a Lehart keyless and really enjoyed it.

LorenzoFlute · Post by **LorenzoFlute** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:54 pm

Am I right that these are rudally?

In the holes/bore size maybe (on the large side), but the sound is very unique.

Doc Jones · Post by **Doc Jones** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:07 pm

Sylvain Barou played one too as I recall...on one of the WOoden FLute Obsesson CDs I think...

I quite like Lehart's. Whenever a keyed one comes through the shop I'm tempted to keep it and then some bozo buys it before I get around to taking it off the site.

Doc

Julia Delaney · Post by **Julia Delaney** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:38 am

It just so happens... I have a Gilles Lehart 6-key flute that I am selling. It is in perfect condition. Just repadded and joints recorked. Comes in a very protective pistol case. Looks great, plays great. It is a very good flute. These are great value at €1,260 before shipping. I'll sell mine for €990 + shipping.

If you don't like it you can return it and get your money back but the postage will be on you.

LorenzoFlute · Post by **LorenzoFlute** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 5:25 am

See, a nice 6 keyed flute for 1000 euros. Go for it.

bogman · Post by **bogman** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:33 am

Thanks very much for the replies folks. I had a keyless in mind as, playing mostly scottish I've learned to cross finger reasonably well, but have been tempted with keys. Now I want that one!!!!

LorenzoFlute · Post by **LorenzoFlute** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:42 am

Are you aware that cross fingering on a large holed flute is not going to work so well, compared to a small holed flute?

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