Wilkes D/Eb combination SOLD!!

Blackwood · Post by **Blackwood** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 1:00 pm

Hi Guys,

New to the forum here.

I have a 8 keyed Chris Wilkes D flute (R&R) with an additional Eb body (3 keyed). THEY ARE NOW FOR SALE!. I've had them both for over 10 years and picked them up directly from Chris. Both are in excellent playing condition, no cracks and blow beautifully.

As I just bought 2 other flutes I am selling them both.

Either post here or feel free to email me at contact@blackwoodband.com. You are, of course, welcome to make me an offer..

Best,

Sven

Aodhan · Post by **Aodhan** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 3:42 pm

Blackwood wrote:Hi Guys,

New to the forum here.

I have a 8 keyed Chris Wilkes D flute (R&R) with an additional Eb body (3 keyed). I am considering selling them. I've had them both for over 10 years and picked them up directly from Chris. Both are in excellent playing condition, no cracks and blow beautifully.

As I just bought 2 other flutes I am considering selling them both.

I'm trying to gauge potential interest. Either post here or feel free to email me at contact@blackwoodband.com. You are, of course, welcome to make me an offer..

Best,

Sven

Hey, Sven! Good to see you here!

I sent you an email to the band addy about the combo.

Aodhan

Blackwood · Post by **Blackwood** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 8:15 pm

Since so many of you asked I uploaded a few pics of the Chris Wilkes D/Eb combo on the web.
I kept the pixels relatively large to keep as much detail as possible, so those of you with dial-up forgive me.

Here's the link:

http://blackwoodband.com/wilkesflutes

Again, if interested please feel to post or to email me directly at: contact@blackwoodband.com

Best,

Sven

sturob · Post by **sturob** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:45 am

Since so many seem interested in the flutes, perhaps this question won't come as a huge shock . . .

Sven, what 2 flutes have you just bought?

Stuart

Aodhan · Post by **Aodhan** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 8:36 am

sturob wrote:Since so many seem interested in the flutes, perhaps this question won't come as a huge shock . . .

Sven, what 2 flutes have you just bought?

Stuart

Not sure what he bought, but one of the flutes he just sold was a 5 key Wilkes Bb flute (To a board member who shall remain nameless unless he wants to come out and brag a bit

)

Aodhan
P.S. Sven plays flute in his band Blackwood here in the Phoenix area. AMAZING flute player, if you're ever in the Phoenix area catch them for a great night!

Blackwood · Post by **Blackwood** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 8:39 am

Hey Stuart,

I just recently got a Bb Grinter which is lovely!

And I also ended up getting my hands on a Boosey Pratten Perfected -not a planned purchase, but nevertheless here it is

Sven

Blackwood · Post by **Blackwood** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 8:43 am

Thanks for the kudos Aodhan .

By the way the main flute I play is a Wilkes Pratten model, which I know he doesn't make very often, but it is a grand flute....

Aodhan · Post by **Aodhan** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 10:47 am

Blackwood wrote:Thanks for the kudos Aodhan .

By the way the main flute I play is a Wilkes Pratten model, which I know he doesn't make very often, but it is a grand flute....

Hmmm...

A Wilkes 5 key Bb, a Wilkes D/Eb keyed combo, a Wilkes Pratten....

So YOU'RE the reason he has such a wait list!!

Aodhan

RudallRose · Post by **RudallRose** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 9:32 pm

aha, Sven
You DID get that Boosey-Pratten after all!
Well....now I KNOW you owe me!

We'll have to talk about that!
Don't worry, though. It won't hurt......much.

dm

ps....welcome to the board! Grand to have you. And I agree, he's a really good player. Just heard his latest CD. Sweet.

marosan · Post by **marosan** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 1:44 am

Oh, my God!

What a flute and what a body!

I'm a guy without money, but I'm waiting for my lucky day when I can own such flutes! :roll:

Are you sure, Sven, that you want to sell them? And what flute you'll play after?

Bennet

Blackwood · Post by **Blackwood** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:21 am

Hi Bennet,

Hate to part with them, but now that I bought the Boosey I don't need 3 D flutes, since I will keep my Wilkes Pratten D. But so it goes eh?

Best,
Sven

Blackwood · Post by **Blackwood** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:55 am

Hey David,
Oh no, owing you!

I've heard about that scenario!
Thanks for the welcome, nice forum here.

Aodhan · Post by **Aodhan** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 9:58 am

Blackwood wrote:Hey David,
Oh no, owing you!
I've heard about that scenario!
Thanks for the welcome, nice forum here.

Nah, David is kind of like the Earth.

Mostly harmless.

Aodhan (For those that don't know, that's a Douglas Adams reference. In the great Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Earth's sole entry is "mostly harmless")

Blackwood · Post by **Blackwood** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 2:33 pm

So i've decided to sell the D/Eb. Any questions let me know

Sven

email: contact@blackwoodband.com

pictures of the flutes at : http://blackwoodband.com/wilkesflutes

David Levine · Post by **David Levine** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 4:11 pm

The chance to buy a Chris Wilkes flute with eight keys, in perfect condition, with lovely bands, a large-hole Rudall model, doesn't come around very often. About as often as an Olwell flute, and those generally don't have eight keys. There is at least an eight year wait for a flute like this.
The accompanying Eb section is just an additional incentive. If we weren't building the house in Ireland I'd jump at the chance to buy it. But I am in total sell mode now. Pity it won't be around and available for purchase in two or three years.
I doubt whoever buys it will be selling it again. I know I wouldn't! Best of luck to the happy buyer. Play your fingers to the bone.

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