Sam Murray Flute
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Sam Murray Flute
Hi there folks,
I am asking you for a little assistance if you could.
Does anyone play a Sam Murray Flute, to get an idea on how good they may be. I am thinking of ordering one and a friend said to me that he is the best flute maker about anywhere.
Would this be true?
Cheers,
Seamus
I am asking you for a little assistance if you could.
Does anyone play a Sam Murray Flute, to get an idea on how good they may be. I am thinking of ordering one and a friend said to me that he is the best flute maker about anywhere.
Would this be true?
Cheers,
Seamus
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Murray Flute
Thanks everyone for you input, I am going to order a Sam Murray Flute. I have been told he now lives in Galway. I heard several flutes first hand which are considered fine instruments(kind offer by a couple of flute players who own these flutes). Hamiltom, Lambe, Seery, Ginsberg and I thought the Murray and Hamilton stood out from the rest, with the Murray taking the top spot, in my opinion anyway. So, I will for sure order a Sam Murray with 3 keys £525 which is fantastic value for such an instrument with 1 year wait
Thanks again,
Seamus
Thanks again,
Seamus
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As Sam's living in Galway now he's probably changed his prices to Euros so be sure to ask him for the current price when you talk with him.
And try not to hold him (or any other flute maker) to the one-year waiting period. Delivery date estimates from fine craftspeople are usually very approximate and should not be taken as promises; don't be surprised if you end up waiting longer, even a few years longer. It'll be worth the wait.
And try not to hold him (or any other flute maker) to the one-year waiting period. Delivery date estimates from fine craftspeople are usually very approximate and should not be taken as promises; don't be surprised if you end up waiting longer, even a few years longer. It'll be worth the wait.
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I have 3 flutes by Sam Murray, one keyless and the other two are six keyed flutes. The keyless I have about twenty years and the others about three years or so, each one has never cracked or ever give me trouble. They have great volume,tone and flexabilty for mood changes in playing also they play great in harmonic octives and you can get right up to third octive A. Great flutes made by a great man........!!
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Thanks folks,
I have ordered the flute from Sam Murray, 3 keys and he price I was given was £625 which was confirmed by the man himself and I have been told he can be a bit unreliable on meeting his timetable. He said to me he has more time to put into his work now as he had a lot of distractions in Belfast.
I have a Dixon ABW 2 piece which is not bad at all and I will be happy to work away with it until I recieve the Murray wand.
Ta Brendan for the confidence in placing my order, I believe the Murray is fantastic and will be worth waiting for, even if it takes 2 years. They to me sound completely outstanding.
I have ordered the flute from Sam Murray, 3 keys and he price I was given was £625 which was confirmed by the man himself and I have been told he can be a bit unreliable on meeting his timetable. He said to me he has more time to put into his work now as he had a lot of distractions in Belfast.
I have a Dixon ABW 2 piece which is not bad at all and I will be happy to work away with it until I recieve the Murray wand.
Ta Brendan for the confidence in placing my order, I believe the Murray is fantastic and will be worth waiting for, even if it takes 2 years. They to me sound completely outstanding.