Burns flute for sale--SOLD

tin tin · Post by **tin tin** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:32 pm

Update: The flute has been sold.

I've just received word from Dave Copley that my mopane 6-key is ready, so I am offering my Casey Burns ergonomic standard keyless mopane flute for sale. This is an all-wood flute (no rings or slide), chestnut-brown in color with a lovely dark grain pattern.
I've been playing this flute almost daily for 6 months (I am the original owner). It is capable of a wide range of tonal colors and has a very warm, woody sound. Response to tonguing and finger articulation is quick. Volume-wise, it fares well in a session of moderate size. It has a comfortable finger stretch and medium-sized tone holes.
The flute has been carefully and fully broken in and has been carefully cared for (including regular applications of almond oil). It's in excellent condition and resides comfortably in a foam-lined plastic pistol case.
I'm asking $380 including shipping in the US.
If interested, please email mbswiss AT hotmail.com.
Micah

Rev. Ceg · Post by **Rev. Ceg** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 1:16 am

Micah wrote:my Casey Burns ergonomic standard keyless mopane flute

Even though I couldn't buy this flute I would appreciate seeing a pic of this flute. I'm allergic to almond.

glauber · Post by **glauber** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 7:02 am

Rev. Ceg wrote:Even though I couldn't buy this flute I would appreciate seeing a pic of this flute. I'm allergic to almond.

Check with someone who knows for sure, but i think it should be easy to remove the almond oil using alcohol or acetone, then you could quickly apply some other kind of oil you're not allergic to.

Or you could try a good plastic flute.

g

Rev. Ceg · Post by **Rev. Ceg** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 7:09 am

glauber wrote:
Rev. Ceg wrote:Even though I couldn't buy this flute I would appreciate seeing a pic of this flute. I'm allergic to almond.
Check with someone who knows for sure, but i think it should be easy to remove the almond oil using alcohol or acetone, then you could quickly apply some other kind of oil you're not allergic to.

Or you could try a good plastic flute.

g

I'll look into that. I've got a small collection of flutes here...metal, wood, bamboo, crystal, even a jade. I haven't tried plastic yet.

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 9:11 am

This is, in fact, a very nice flute at a good price,
and I do think you can get the Almond Oil off
it, as mentioned. I've played these; quite likeable.

glauber · Post by **glauber** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 9:19 am

Rev. Ceg wrote:I've got a small collection of flutes here...metal, wood, bamboo, crystal, even a jade. I haven't tried plastic yet.

This thread
http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php?p=216998
discusses the 2 main plastic "Irish" flutes (Seery and M&E). McGee makes plastic flutes on demand too, for a ton more money. The other model is the Dixon, which i particularly don't like (but others do). I have a traditional M&E with split embochure that i like a lot.

Back to almond: my experience with acetone is that it removes the surface oil quickly, leaving the wood very dry. You should apply some other kind of oil or finish soon thereafter, to protect the wood. Many different kinds of natural and mineral oil can be used. I don't know anything about allergies, though, so i won't even try to suggest another kind of oil.

Casey's flutes are very good, and the mopane wood is pretty.

In your line of work, you should also check the "Praise Whistlers" forum!

(Google for it)

g

Dana · Post by **Dana** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 11:12 am

http://www.praisewhistlers.com/

Rev. Ceg · Post by **Rev. Ceg** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 1:25 pm

dhigbee wrote:http://www.praisewhistlers.com/

Thanks...I've marked a couple of the sites for later perusal.

Hoovorff · Post by **Hoovorff** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 1:29 pm

Thanks, Dana, for posting the Praisewhistlers site! That's fantastic! I didn't know it existed.

Jeanie

Loren · Post by **Loren** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 1:35 pm

We use acetone on intruments quite a bit. It is fine on some instruments and problematic on others, because it can leech the natural color from certain woods, leaving the flute discolored or multi-shaded

Best to test a small area on a tenon or socket before applying to the more visible areas of the instrument. As Glauber mentioned, one should oil the wood after applying acetone.

Painthinner is another option, it tends to be a little less harsh and is less likely to cause discoloration. Look for the odorless stuff.

Loren

BillG · Post by **BillG** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 12:34 pm

I find it makes a difference which kind of Almond Oil you use. At first I was using the medicinal, cosmetic kind and found it to tickle my lips - not in a pleasant way. I discovered it on my Casey Burns Boxwood flute. I switched over to salad/cooking type Almond Oil and mixed in a jelled cap of Vitamin E for a preservative (not sure it needs it though). I keep it stored in the fridge. In the second application - quickly applied to prevent tickle - the stinging/ticklilng sensation was gone. I would think it might do the same on Mopane although it is a tad harder wood.

Give it a go.

BillG

Rev. Ceg · Post by **Rev. Ceg** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 1:00 pm

BillG wrote:I find it makes a difference which kind of Almond Oil you use.

My problem is that when I had chemotherapy, they just about killed me with serious overdosing of the chemo drugs. One of the drugs used was a derivative of almonds. One of the other drugs was a derivative of walnuts. To this day I still have serious reactions to anything with almond or walnut products...in a matter of minutes it will blister and peel the meat off the inside of my mouth...roof of my mouth, gums, lips. Not fun.

msheldon · Post by **msheldon** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 2:25 pm

Rev. Ceg wrote:To this day I still have serious reactions to anything with almond or walnut products...in a matter of minutes it will blister and peel the meat off the inside of my mouth...roof of my mouth, gums, lips. Not fun.

Yikes!

In your case, I'd stay away from anything that even touched almond oil at any time. Even with the acetone, you'll never get it all out, and it will slowly leach out over time. Your safest bet would be to get the flute directly from the maker, with strict instructions that almond oil never be used anywhere near it.

glauber · Post by **glauber** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 7:38 am

The more i think about this, Rev, the more i think you should consider a plastic flute. No need worrying about oils. Accepting plastic as a suitable alternative to wood may be a bit of a challenge to some. If you're concerned about historical authenticity, there's always ebonite! But seriously, M&E/Seery for an entry level flute, or a McGee if the offertory's been good.

Wombat · Post by **Wombat** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 7:48 am

Allergies to nuts and pulses are common and can be life-threatening. Playing a nice wooden flute is important, but not that important. You might have mentioned it, I'm not sure, but bamboo doesn't require oil and there are some seriously good bamboo flutes around which cost very little for what you get. Try an Olwell, and if the stretch on a D is bit much, try an Eb or F.

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