Does Olwell make all wood flutes (no tuning slide or rings)?

Bretton · Post by **Bretton** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 11:03 pm

Hi. Subject pretty much says it all...

Casey Burns makes some very nice looking all wood flutes that are very reasonably priced, and a step up from his folk flute which I'm currently playing.

Anyone know if Patrick Olwell will also make all wood flutes for a cheaper price than his tuning slide and ringed flutes?

Any other makers doing all wood for a good price?

I'll probably want to step up to a slightly more professional flute in the next 6 months to a year and probably wouldn't be able to spend more than $500-$600.

Thanks for any info!

-Brett

eilam · Post by **eilam** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 11:38 pm

Brett, yes Pat does, and there great flutes.

JessieK · Post by **JessieK** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 9:20 am

The price is $650 and they are terrific. He doesn't do them in blackwood, but there are some nice options. They are much lighter in weight than the ones with metal and I prefer the sound and feel of an all-wood head. They are less likely to crack because they don't have metal inside and they are more free to contract. I highly recommend them!

eilam · Post by **eilam** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 9:36 am

Jessie, I had on in Blackwood, for an added price (I think it was $50?)
I think its the best flute for the price.

JessieK · Post by **JessieK** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 10:07 am

Really? Cool! You "had" one? Did you let it go??

pmcallis · Post by **pmcallis** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 1:20 pm

Yup, Eilam did, Jessie and I'm the new owner. Olwell's all wood - in this case, blackwood - flutes have a great sound.
Paul

Whistlin'Dixie · Post by **Whistlin'Dixie** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 3:51 pm

"One of these days" I'll be getting my all-wood boxwood Nicholson....

Anticipation........

Mary

eilam · Post by **eilam** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 4:41 pm

you know Jessie - I though, all wood Olwell will be me thrasher flute
I'll take it everywhere, wont have to worry about it cracking.....
but then when I got it! it was so nice, there was no way in hell I could leave it in my shop, so I replaced it if the M&E that is in my shop now, but as much as I like the M&E, if one is looking for the best flute to be had, and not worry about the slide.....the Olwell has hands down the best.

And it went to a great guy! Paul.
I do miss it though.

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 5:26 pm

I've ordered a Casey Burns boxwood rudall
for 625. This is all wood, of course.
I've never played anything by Pat Olwell,
unfortunately.

Bretton · Post by **Bretton** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 7:19 pm

Could someone PM or email me Pat's email address? I'll give him a call at some point but I'd like to ask a few questions via email first.

Thanks. -Brett

JessieK · Post by **JessieK** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 9:24 am

He takes months to answer e-mails. You'd really be better off calling him.

Doc Jones · Post by **Doc Jones** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 8:04 am

I talked to Aran yesterday. The price has gone up to $800-900.

Doc

Doc Jones · Post by **Doc Jones** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 8:04 am

I talked to Aran yesterday. The price has gone up to $800-900.

Doc

Bretton · Post by **Bretton** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 8:51 am

I also emailed Dave Copely to see how much an all wood flute of his would be...haven't heard back yet. Anyone out there have an all wood Copely?

I also may look into Mark Hoza's Kything Flutes (all wood). Do they have a good reputation?

-Brett

JessieK · Post by **JessieK** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 9:18 am

I have an all-wood flute that Dave Copley and I made together to the measurements of his instruments. It's a terrific flute!! Here's a picture.

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