How many flutes does one person have/need?

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I need a Grinter and a wood Abell. Someone send them.... now.
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How many flutes do you need...
Here is my latest antique, Boxwood Metzler. Just got it playing tonight!
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Still have to make a couple of keys for it, and a new crown.
So there's another one I need... :boggle:

The Long F key is kind of interesting:
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That's a real beauty, Jon!
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13, one for every key and one to travel with.
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Unseen122 wrote:13, one for every key and one to travel with.
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Not quite 13 yet.. I better learn how to use the keys... :boggle:
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Jon,

I like the one on the far right it's very elegant looking! I really like the flow of your flute. Visually it's very appealling.

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Tjones wrote:Jon,

I like the one on the far right it's very elegant looking! I really like the flow of your flute. Visually it's very appealling.

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Thank you. It is a Pratten made from Mopane.
That one is going to someone on the board, stay tuned...
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