Pat Olwell Flutes

primenumber321 · Post by **primenumber321** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:33 pm

Does anyone know if he is still taking new flute orders? All the contact info I could find online looked pretty old. I'd love to get in line for a flute. I'm sure it's a really, really, long line too. But well worth the wait.

daveogden · Post by **daveogden** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:31 pm

The Olwell order list is legendary. You'll wait a very long time. I sent Patrick my Hawkes 8 key and $550. for him to make a new headjoint for it 2 1/2 years ago. So, don't hold your breath, but his son Aaron is helping him now so maybe things will improve. You could try calling them to ask about how to get on their waiting list, their phone is (434) 277-9215. They're at 1945 Crabtree Falls Hgwy, Massies Mill, VA 22954, or P.O. Box 117, Nellysford, VA 22958.

primenumber321 · Post by **primenumber321** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:34 pm

I figured as much. Thank you so much for the contact info though. =)

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:29 pm

olwellflutes AT gmail.com

Unless you want keyes, the wait isn't that bad.

beowulf573 · Post by **beowulf573** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:16 pm

I agree with Bloomfield, if you're ordering a keyless flute the wait isn't outrageous. I think it took around 14 months for mine 2-3 years ago.

Now, if you want keys....

daiv · Post by **daiv** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:02 am

beowulf573 wrote:I agree with Bloomfield, if you're ordering a keyless flute the wait isn't outrageous. I think it took around 14 months for mine 2-3 years ago.

Now, if you want keys....

i called him a month or two ago. 10 months for a keyless, 6 years for a keyed.

Henke · Post by **Henke** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:30 am

Cool. Anyone knows how much he charges for a keyless flute with tuning slide and finished key blocks? It should be possible to get someone else to make the keys.
I would really like to know how much he charges.

beowulf573 · Post by **beowulf573** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 1:12 pm

Email him at the address posted above. Either he or one of his elves will send you a flyer with models, options, and prices.

And he's a nice guy to talk to and will happily answer your questions.

Eddie

Leonard · Post by **Leonard** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 3:37 pm

I emailed olwellflutes@gmail.com few weeks ago to put my name on the take-your-breath list for keyed flute and got answer from Kara within 2 days. She is very helpfull and got me accurate answers.

Leo

cocusflute · Post by **cocusflute** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:39 pm

About $1,450 for a keyless blackwood with silver rings and slide. Less for no slide and no rings. About 8-9 month wait.
$3,100 for the six-key with a five-six year wait.

Post by **Nanohedron** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:41 pm

cocusflute wrote:About $1,450 for a keyless blackwood with silver rings and slide. Less for no slide and no rings. About 8-9 month wait.
$3,100 for the six-key with a five-six year wait.

Pat told me seven years, and that was in 2001. So, unless anything's changed...

vomitbunny · Post by **vomitbunny** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:52 pm

What happens if you die befor the flute gets finished?

Congratulations · Post by **Congratulations** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 10:32 pm

vomitbunny wrote:What happens if you die befor the flute gets finished?

You get it for free, I guess.

Jumbuk · Post by **Jumbuk** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:36 am

vomitbunny wrote:What happens if you die befor the flute gets finished?

You can trade it in for your choice of a harp or an accordion (depends where you are heading).

Cathy Wilde · Post by **Cathy Wilde** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:37 am

Jumbuk wrote:
vomitbunny wrote:What happens if you die befor the flute gets finished?
You can trade it in for your choice of a harp or an accordion (depends where you are heading).

!

Or a banjo. Gives a whole new meaning to the term "deliverance."

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