The one and only

greenspiderweb · Post by **greenspiderweb** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:01 pm

I'm a monogamous type of guy, but I do limit that designation to my marriage, and my wife, and have been playing the field of flutes that I've been able to convince to come home with me.

Recently, I've pretty much confirmed that as flute types go, I seem to prefer the open toned Pratten based instruments I've come across. Though I do have to admit to playing only a couple of Rudall based flutes so far, so I may not have met my match there.

I've just acquired two used flutes that I think will be with me for a while now, a Blackwood Pratten by Jon C., and a Blackwood, no slide, Casey Burns Standard. These two are different in tone, but essentially the same deep, dark, and open sound that I like very much in flutes. I guess I've been drifting that way for a while, but these have reinforced my feelings for the type. And, I am very impressed with both flutes, to state it mildly.

I also have a Burns Folk Flute (in Mopane) and a Burns Rudall in Blackwood that are excellent flutes, and similar in tonal characteristics in general, but distinctive still in their voices. These two, will probably go up for sale shortly, I feel, as I narrow down my preferences. My Tipple PVC flute is now my go to flute for a quickie, since recently trading my Seery.

Although, I would love to try a Burns Boxwood most, and a Murray or a John Gallagher, just to see how I relate to them, sometime.

So, it seems that I am coming closer to a type of flute that pleases me most, along with a strong preference for Blackwood (haven't tried Boxwood) so far. So, monogamous is not out of the question, but for now, I can't say I want to go there yet.

rama · Post by **rama** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:02 pm

Nanohedron wrote:
flutefry wrote:So I am essentially monogamous, but to the untrained eye, there are a lot of flutes hanging around, and my tongue continues to hang out for others. Hmm.
Hello. My name is Nanohedron, and I'm a flute whore.

once a flute whore, always a flute whore, there's no cure.

Il Friscaletto · Post by **Il Friscaletto** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:09 pm

I have one flute. A Seery keyless delrin, though I think there may be a Skip Healy in my near future, and I intend to hang on to the Seery.

:)

flutefry · Post by **flutefry** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:30 pm

Rama said:

actually bryan does make keyed flutes, absolutely beautiful keyed flutes. just finished one up a few months ago. a six key in e-flat.

Thanks for the info Rama. I think in technical terms that's called being an "enabler". I can hear the conversation with my wife now "Well, its all Rama's fault....."

Hugh

Post by **Nanohedron** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:45 pm

rama wrote:
Nanohedron wrote:
flutefry wrote:So I am essentially monogamous, but to the untrained eye, there are a lot of flutes hanging around, and my tongue continues to hang out for others. Hmm.
Hello. My name is Nanohedron, and I'm a flute whore.

once a flute whore, always a flute whore, there's no cure.

All too true. I only have one, now, but still I lust after every next one that walks by. I'm a recovering flute whore.

Um...my flute has 2 bodies: Eb and D. Am I conning myself?

chas · Post by **chas** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 5:18 pm

Nanohedron wrote: All too true. I only have one, now, but still I lust after every next one that walks by.

What was that wonderful Jimmy Carter quote? Something like "I have sinned in my heart" ??

Post by **Nanohedron** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 5:50 pm

chas wrote:
Nanohedron wrote: All too true. I only have one, now, but still I lust after every next one that walks by.
What was that wonderful Jimmy Carter quote? Something like "I have sinned in my heart" ??

Somehow "I have acquired flutes in my heart" doesn't have quite the same impact, does it.

crookedtune · Post by **crookedtune** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:06 pm

chas wrote:
Nanohedron wrote: All too true. I only have one, now, but still I lust after every next one that walks by.
What was that wonderful Jimmy Carter quote? Something like "I have sinned in my heart" ??

No, actually Jimmy "lusted" in his heart. I'll break political taboo and admit that he's a hero of mine. He'd surely understand our feelings for flutes!

greenspiderweb · Post by **greenspiderweb** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:15 pm

flutefry wrote:....My wife said hopefully yesterday that "now you have a flute wardrobe, you won't need to get any more...."

Hugh

Well, there's an easy solution to that, Hugh. Buy a nice, small tupperware container to house your flutes, give the wardrobe to your wife for her clothes, and let nature take its course!

Denny · Post by **Denny** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:16 pm

“Of all the Seven Deadly Sins, lust is definitely the pick of the litter”
-Tom Robbins-

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:39 pm

'Ho,' it's flute ho. Let's get this right, shall we?

AaronMalcomb · Post by **AaronMalcomb** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:58 pm

Which is louder? A flute whore or a flute ho?

sorry, couldn't resist in spite of the risk of being moderated

chas · Post by **chas** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 7:08 pm

crookedtune wrote:
chas wrote:
Nanohedron wrote: All too true. I only have one, now, but still I lust after every next one that walks by.
What was that wonderful Jimmy Carter quote? Something like "I have sinned in my heart" ??

No, actually Jimmy "lusted" in his heart. I'll break political taboo and admit that he's a hero of mine. He'd surely understand our feelings for flutes!

That fits Nano's remark even better!

Post by **Nanohedron** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 7:13 pm

AaronMalcomb wrote:Which is louder? A flute whore or a flute ho?

sorry, couldn't resist in spite of the risk of being moderated

Oooooooh. He italicised.

rama · Post by **rama** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:08 pm

jim stone wrote:'Ho,' it's flute ho. Let's get this right, shall we?

awright ...ho it is

but yo, i ain't no ho, 'cause i be pimpin' dat.