FS-Terry McGee delrin keyless flute-SOLD

Winded · Post by **Winded** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:11 am

FYI-
http://cgi.ebay.com/Terry-McGee-Keyless ... 286.c0.m14

Denny · Post by **Denny** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:16 am

sorry to hear about the drums....

Winded · Post by **Winded** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:00 pm

The flute has been relisted with a new price.
Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0311885375

Winded · Post by **Winded** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:01 pm

The flute has been relisted with a new price.
Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0311885375

LorenzoFlute · Post by **LorenzoFlute** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:36 am

Somebody should tell Terry that although he takes the same care in the production of each flute, polymer is cheaper than wood, is easier to work and doesn't need the special care the wood needs (like the seasoning etc)... I belive that a polymer flute should be cheaper than a wood one. The new price Winded is selling the flute (not the "buy now price") seem certanly more appropriate.

Feadoggie · Post by **Feadoggie** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:55 am

Othannen wrote:Somebody should tell Terry that although he takes the same care in the production of each flute, polymer is cheaper than wood, is easier to work and doesn't need the special care the wood needs (like the seasoning etc)... I belive that a polymer flute should be cheaper than a wood one.

I expect you are speaking from the experience of having made many flutes in both wood and delrin then? The materials are a small part of the price of making an instrument. You are paying for the expertise of the maker in both cases. Both materials require the same design effort, machinery, tooling, shop space, electricity, compressed air, dust extraction and know-how. Most woodworkers would disagree that delrin is easier to work with as well. The only real difference I see is in curing/settling time.

Feadoggie

Henke · Post by **Henke** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:39 am

I think it's up to Mr. McGee to set whatever prices he likes. He clearly states that he's not interested in making budget flutes made of delrin like many others do (not that I think there's anything wrong with that eighter from my part, on the contrary), but he still likes to offer the option and so the price is the same. If you don't want to buy it it's up to you.

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whisky

Guinness · Post by **Guinness** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:59 am

Othannen wrote:Somebody should tell Terry that although he takes the same care in the production of each flute, polymer is cheaper than wood, is easier to work and doesn't need the special care the wood needs (like the seasoning etc)... I belive that a polymer flute should be cheaper than a wood one. The new price Winded is selling the flute (not the "buy now price") seem certanly more appropriate.

Pricing that is commensurate with the design and manufacturing effort and the actual cost of materials is a wishful thinking, at least in a free economy.

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:51 am

Othannen wrote:Somebody should tell Terry that although he takes the same care in the production of each flute, polymer is cheaper than wood, is easier to work and doesn't need the special care the wood needs (like the seasoning etc)... I belive that a polymer flute should be cheaper than a wood one. The new price Winded is selling the flute (not the "buy now price") seem certanly more appropriate.

There have been reports that Delrin is hard to work,
so much so that Pat O, after making a delrin flute
for Jessie K, swore off it. FWIW, Chris Abell charges
as much for his delrin whistles as he does for
blackwood.

LorenzoFlute · Post by **LorenzoFlute** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:09 am

Ok ok, it seems like i'm wrong. Sorry about that.
Have a good day,
Lorenzo

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:17 am

You too, Lorenzo.

Winded · Post by **Winded** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:01 pm

Still available. Please PM me if interested. I'm willing to listen to offers.
Thanks!

Wormdiet · Post by **Wormdiet** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:34 am

Guinness wrote:
Othannen wrote:Somebody should tell Terry that although he takes the same care in the production of each flute, polymer is cheaper than wood, is easier to work and doesn't need the special care the wood needs (like the seasoning etc)... I belive that a polymer flute should be cheaper than a wood one. The new price Winded is selling the flute (not the "buy now price") seem certanly more appropriate.
Pricing that is commensurate with the design and manufacturing effort and the actual cost of materials is a wishful thinking, at least in a free economy.

It's actually commensurate with, uh, Karl Marx

Winded · Post by **Winded** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:27 pm

New price, $599 plus shipping. That's a great deal. Cost me hundreds more. Like no delrin flute you've ever played!

plunk111 · Post by **plunk111** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:14 pm

STOP IT - STOP IT!!! Please, SOMEbody buy this flute!!!

Pat