Grinter flute for Sale

cocusflute · Post by **cocusflute** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:32 am

As of September 14th. The Grinter is spoken for. I am waiting for money transfer. Thanks everybody.

I'm selling a Michael Grinter 8-keyed wooden concert flute in "D". This unusual flute is made from flawless and beautifully-grained cocus with sterling-silver keys and rings. It has a threaded stopper on the head-joint. The flute is in perfect condition, with no cracks or splits. It plays beautifully and is in perfect tune. The keyways are lined with sterling silver. It comes in a lovely handmade wooden case, made of clear fruitwood and lined in green velvet. The original hand-turned wooden grease-pot can be seen to the lower right.

This flute sold for $4,400 a few years ago. A new Michael Grinter 8-keyed flute sells for 3,200 Euros ($4,100, plus postage, insurance, and possible import fees from Australia. The wait for a keyed-flute is currently eighteen months to two years. For a flute like this there would be a higher charge and a longer wait.

I am asking €3,100 ($3,800) for the flute. You will not see its like again. I am open to offers and a possible trade. The money will go towards the restoration of a shed in Ireland.

Cayden · Post by **Cayden** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:36 am

cocusflute wrote:The buyer will have unlimted access to the shed.

Careful now, I may be tempted

JessieK · Post by **JessieK** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:48 am

Wanted: Wife. Must own tractor. If interested, please send picture of tractor.

Wormdiet · Post by **Wormdiet** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:16 am

Will 'Cocusflute' need to change his name to 'Blackwoodflute' ??

Denny · Post by **Denny** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:13 am

Wormdiet wrote:Will 'Cocusflute' need to change his name to 'Blackwoodflute' ??

...bit better than "Restored Shed", innit?

Cathy Wilde · Post by **Cathy Wilde** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:56 am

I have a tractor. And a loader bucket.

Feck the flute, I'm after the shed.

cocusflute · Post by **cocusflute** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:12 am

Entrez, Cat. My avatar is in the shed.

Denny · Post by **Denny** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:20 am

good thing you're fixin' the shed...looks a bit drafty, what with winter comin'

Cathy Wilde · Post by **Cathy Wilde** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 12:57 pm

cocusflute wrote:Entrez, Cat. My avatar is in the shed.

Do you think they'll mind a fourth?

Working on figuring out how to get the Kubota to float, especially with the 1/2 ton of of corrugated roofing I'm packing for ya. FWIW, that's what's on the roof of my house and barn and feed shed, and besides lasting a long time, it sounds terrific in the rain.

Jennie · Post by **Jennie** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:39 pm

I just built a shed this summer here at my beach in Alaska. Anyone who wants unlimited access to my shed can just bring me a nice flute.

Jennie

P.S. Seriously, that is one beautiful flute. If I didn't have a family...

Cathy Wilde · Post by **Cathy Wilde** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:09 pm

Oh, heck, Jennie, you know you want to. Sell the kids.

Whistlin'Dixie · Post by **Whistlin'Dixie** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:48 pm

Dammit!!!

I'm trying to commit to my 4-key Hammy here!!!!!!!!!!!

M

Jens_Hoppe · Post by **Jens_Hoppe** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:30 am

Is this really about selling a flute, or is it rather the Chiffboard equivalent of the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaker festival?

Hornpiper · Post by **Hornpiper** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:02 am

Mary, you should buy it so I can try it

AaronMalcomb · Post by **AaronMalcomb** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:26 am

Jens_Hoppe wrote:Is this really about selling a flute, or is it rather the Chiffboard equivalent of the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaker festival?

I'd say more like "The Best Little Whore House InTexas."

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